Missouri · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Bates County, MO
10 community water systems serving Bates County reported 1 lead and 28 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,609 of unknown material. The most are in Adrian PWS.
0.4% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Missouri average (3.3%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 45%
- Non-lead 55%
Water systems serving Bates County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian PWSAdrian | 0 | 27 | 0 | 3.1% |
| Butler PWSButler | 0 | 1 | 1,987 | <0.1% |
| Amoret PWSAmoret | 1 | 0 | 37 | 1.1% |
| Bates County PWSD 5Bates County | 0 | 0 | 538 | 0% |
| Bates County PWSD 2Amsterdam | 0 | 0 | 371 | 0% |
| Bates County PWSD 6Bates County | 0 | 0 | 244 | 0% |
| Rich Hill PWSRich Hill | 0 | 0 | 189 | 0% |
| Bates County PWSD 7Bates County | 0 | 0 | 125 | 0% |
| Cass Bates County PWSD 12Bates County | 0 | 0 | 118 | 0% |
| Bates County PWSD 4Foster | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Bates County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Bates County reported 1 lead and 28 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,609 of unknown material.
Which Bates County water systems have the most lead lines?
Adrian PWS (27), Butler PWS (1), Amoret PWS (1).
How do I check my home in Bates County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.