Missouri · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Boone County, MO
10 community water systems serving Boone County reported 1 lead and 63 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 17,228 of unknown material. The most are in Centralia PWS.
<0.1% 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) <0.1%
- Unknown 22%
- Non-lead 78%
Water systems serving Boone County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centralia PWSCentralia | 0 | 53 | 1,251 | 2.5% |
| City of Columbia UtilitiesBoone County | 1 | 10 | 2,624 | <0.1% |
| Boone County Cons PWSD 1Columbia | 0 | 0 | 9,439 | 0% |
| Boone County PWSD 10Centralia | 0 | 0 | 1,902 | 0% |
| Boone County PWSD 9Columbia | 0 | 0 | 1,454 | 0% |
| Hallsville PWSHallsville | 0 | 0 | 453 | 0% |
| Kuhle H20Columbia | 0 | 0 | 105 | 0% |
| University of Missouri ColumbiaColumbia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Boone County PWSD 4Hallsville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ashland PWSAshland | 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 Boone County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Boone County reported 1 lead and 63 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 17,228 of unknown material.
Which Boone County water systems have the most lead lines?
Centralia PWS (53), City of Columbia Utilities (11).
How do I check my home in Boone 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.