Missouri · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Dade County, MO
5 community water systems serving Dade County reported 0 lead and 412 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,078 of unknown material. The most are in Greenfield PWS.
6.4% 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) 6.4%
- Unknown 79%
- Non-lead 14%
Water systems serving Dade County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield PWSGreenfield | 0 | 394 | 27 | 53% |
| Lockwood PWSLockwood | 0 | 13 | 378 | 2.5% |
| South Greenfield PWSS. Greenfield | 0 | 5 | 52 | 7.0% |
| Barton Dade Cedar Jasp Countycons PWSD 1Barton County | 0 | 0 | 4,614 | 0% |
| Everton PWSEverton | 0 | 0 | 7 | 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 Dade County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Dade County reported 0 lead and 412 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,078 of unknown material.
Which Dade County water systems have the most lead lines?
Greenfield PWS (394), Lockwood PWS (13), South Greenfield PWS (5).
How do I check my home in Dade 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.