Missouri · 12 community water systems
Lead pipes in Cape Girardeau County, MO
12 community water systems serving Cape Girardeau County reported 3 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 13,818 of unknown material. The most are in Cape Girardeau 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%
- Unknown 44%
- Non-lead 56%
Water systems serving Cape Girardeau County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau PWSCape Girardeau | 1 | 0 | 10,259 | <0.1% |
| Cape Girardeau County PWSD 2Cape Girardeau | 1 | 0 | 1,082 | <0.1% |
| Hillcrest Utility Operating Company INCChaffee | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0.4% |
| Cape Perry County PWSD 1 SouthJackson | 0 | 0 | 1,687 | 0% |
| Cape Girardeau County PWSD 4Gordonville | 0 | 0 | 429 | 0% |
| Delta PWSDelta | 0 | 0 | 157 | 0% |
| Parkwood Estates LLCCape Girardeau | 0 | 0 | 127 | 0% |
| North Hills EstatesCape Girardeau County | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0% |
| Windwood Estates SubdCape Girardeau County | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0% |
| Carolina Oaks PlantationCape Girardeau County | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0% |
| Westlake Meadows SubdivisionCape Girardeau County | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Jackson PWSJackson | 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 Cape Girardeau County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Cape Girardeau County reported 3 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 13,818 of unknown material.
Which Cape Girardeau County water systems have the most lead lines?
Cape Girardeau PWS (1), Cape Girardeau County PWSD 2 (1), Hillcrest Utility Operating Company INC (1).
How do I check my home in Cape Girardeau 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.