Missouri · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Cooper County, MO
6 community water systems serving Cooper County reported 0 lead and 282 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,515 of unknown material. The most are in Boonville PWS.
5.7% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Missouri average (3.3%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.7%
- Unknown 30%
- Non-lead 64%
Water systems serving Cooper County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boonville PWSBoonville | 0 | 258 | 1,134 | 6.6% |
| Otterville PWSOtterville | 0 | 24 | 44 | 9.5% |
| Bunceton PWSBunceton | 0 | 0 | 205 | 0% |
| Blackwater PWSBlackwater | 0 | 0 | 107 | 0% |
| Prairie Home PWSPrairie Home | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0% |
| Cooper County Consolidated PWSD # 1Boonville | 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 Cooper County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Cooper County reported 0 lead and 282 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,515 of unknown material.
Which Cooper County water systems have the most lead lines?
Boonville PWS (258), Otterville PWS (24).
How do I check my home in Cooper 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.