Missouri · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Gasconade County, MO
7 community water systems serving Gasconade County reported 31 lead and 27 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,420 of unknown material. The most are in Hermann PWS.
1.5% 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 0.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 37%
- Non-lead 61%
Water systems serving Gasconade County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermann PWSHermann | 31 | 24 | 748 | 4.0% |
| Owensville PWSOwensville | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.2% |
| Rosebud PWSRosebud | 0 | 0 | 245 | 0% |
| Confluence Rivers Gascony VillageGasconade County | 0 | 0 | 198 | 0% |
| Gasconade PWSD #1Gasconade County | 0 | 0 | 161 | 0% |
| Bland PWSBland | 0 | 0 | 65 | 0% |
| Black Forest HOA INC No 2Gasconade County | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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 Gasconade County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Gasconade County reported 31 lead and 27 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,420 of unknown material.
Which Gasconade County water systems have the most lead lines?
Hermann PWS (55), Owensville PWS (3).
How do I check my home in Gasconade 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.