Missouri · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Buchanan County, MO
4 community water systems serving Buchanan County reported 1,087 lead and 168 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 26,222 of unknown material. The most are in Mo American St Joseph.
3.4% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Missouri average (3.3%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 3.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.5%
- Unknown 72%
- Non-lead 25%
Water systems serving Buchanan County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mo American St JosephAndrew | 1,087 | 168 | 25,173 | 3.5% |
| Buchanan County PWSD 1Rushville | 0 | 0 | 845 | 0% |
| Dekalb PWSDekalb | 0 | 0 | 109 | 0% |
| Easton PWSEaston | 0 | 0 | 95 | 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 Buchanan County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Buchanan County reported 1,087 lead and 168 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 26,222 of unknown material.
Which Buchanan County water systems have the most lead lines?
Mo American St Joseph (1,255).
How do I check my home in Buchanan 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.