Missouri · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Daviess County, MO
8 community water systems serving Daviess County reported 10 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,422 of unknown material. The most are in Gallatin PWS.
0.5% 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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 29%
- Non-lead 70%
Water systems serving Daviess County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin PWSGallatin | 10 | 14 | 1 | 2.7% |
| Clinton County PWSD 3Caldwell County | 0 | 0 | 1,128 | 0% |
| Jamesport PWSJamesport | 0 | 0 | 155 | 0% |
| Daviess County PWSD 1Pattonsburg | 0 | 0 | 88 | 0% |
| Coffey PWSCoffey | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0% |
| Pattonsburg PWSPattonsburg | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0% |
| Livingston County PWSD 4Chillicothe | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Daviess County PWSD 2Jameson | 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 Daviess County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Daviess County reported 10 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,422 of unknown material.
Which Daviess County water systems have the most lead lines?
Gallatin PWS (24).
How do I check my home in Daviess 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.