Missouri · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Butler County, MO
10 community water systems serving Butler County reported 0 lead and 235 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,419 of unknown material. The most are in Poplar Bluff PWS.
1.5% 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.5%
- Unknown 15%
- Non-lead 83%
Water systems serving Butler County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Bluff PWSPoplar Bluff | 0 | 229 | 688 | 2.9% |
| Butler County PWSD 3Brosley | 0 | 6 | 1,022 | 0.5% |
| Butler County PWSD 104Butler County | 0 | 0 | 185 | 0% |
| Fisk PWSFisk | 0 | 0 | 174 | 0% |
| Neelyville PWSNeelyville | 0 | 0 | 162 | 0% |
| Liberty Utilities Lakeland HTS Water CoWappapello | 0 | 0 | 96 | 0% |
| Qulin PWSQulin | 0 | 0 | 63 | 0% |
| Liberty Utilities Oakbrier EstatesButler County | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0% |
| Butler County PWSD 1Butler County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Butler County PWSD 2Qulin | 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 Butler County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Butler County reported 0 lead and 235 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,419 of unknown material.
Which Butler County water systems have the most lead lines?
Poplar Bluff PWS (229), Butler County PWSD 3 (6).
How do I check my home in Butler 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.