Missouri · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Dekalb County, MO
7 community water systems serving Dekalb County reported 1,089 lead and 180 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 29,639 of unknown material. The most are in Mo American St Joseph.
3.0% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Missouri average (3.3%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 2.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 71%
- Non-lead 26%
Water systems serving Dekalb County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mo American St JosephAndrew | 1,087 | 168 | 25,173 | 3.5% |
| Union Star PWSDekalb County | 0 | 8 | 142 | 4.0% |
| Clarksdale PWSClarksdale | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2.5% |
| Maysville PWSMaysville | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0.4% |
| Mo American StewartsvilleStewartsville | 0 | 1 | 232 | 0.3% |
| Dekalb County PWSD 1Clarksdale | 0 | 0 | 2,952 | 0% |
| Clinton County PWSD 3Caldwell County | 0 | 0 | 1,128 | 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 Dekalb County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Dekalb County reported 1,089 lead and 180 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 29,639 of unknown material.
Which Dekalb County water systems have the most lead lines?
Mo American St Joseph (1,255), Union Star PWS (8), Clarksdale PWS (3).
How do I check my home in Dekalb 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.