Missouri · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Cole County, MO
10 community water systems serving Cole County reported 234 lead and 282 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 11,181 of unknown material. The most are in Mo American Jefferson City District.
1.9% 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 0.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.0%
- Unknown 40%
- Non-lead 58%
Water systems serving Cole County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mo American Jefferson City DistrictJefferson City | 234 | 278 | 6,777 | 4.4% |
| Centertown PWSCentertown | 0 | 3 | 29 | 2.0% |
| Mo American WardsvilleWardsville | 0 | 1 | 179 | 0.2% |
| Cole County PWSD 2Jefferson City | 0 | 0 | 3,324 | 0% |
| Cole County PWSD 4Cole County | 0 | 0 | 782 | 0% |
| Eugene PWSEugene | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0% |
| Mo American Lake CarmelCole County | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0% |
| Mo American Red Field SubdivisionCole County | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0% |
| Cole County PWSD 1Jefferson City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Cole County PWSD 3St. Martins | 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 Cole County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Cole County reported 234 lead and 282 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 11,181 of unknown material.
Which Cole County water systems have the most lead lines?
Mo American Jefferson City District (512), Centertown PWS (3), Mo American Wardsville (1).
How do I check my home in Cole 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.