Missouri · 3 community water systems
Lead pipes in Dent County, MO
3 community water systems serving Dent County reported 1 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,651 of unknown material. The most are in Salem PWS.
0.3% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 56%
- Non-lead 44%
Water systems serving Dent County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem PWSSalem | 1 | 9 | 1,649 | 0.5% |
| Bunker PWSBunker | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Dent County PWSD 1Salem | 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 Dent County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Dent County reported 1 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,651 of unknown material.
Which Dent County water systems have the most lead lines?
Salem PWS (10).
How do I check my home in Dent 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.