Missouri · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Howard County, MO
5 community water systems serving Howard County reported 5 lead and 72 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,264 of unknown material. The most are in Fayette PWS.
2.5% 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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.3%
- Unknown 41%
- Non-lead 57%
Water systems serving Howard County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette PWSFayette | 0 | 64 | 593 | 5.8% |
| Glasgow PWSGlasgow | 1 | 8 | 0 | 6.8% |
| Howard County PWSD 2Glasgow | 2 | 0 | 561 | 0.4% |
| New Franklin PWSNew Franklin | 2 | 0 | 108 | 0.4% |
| Howard County Cons PWSD 1Franklin | 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 Howard County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Howard County reported 5 lead and 72 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,264 of unknown material.
Which Howard County water systems have the most lead lines?
Fayette PWS (64), Glasgow PWS (9), Howard County PWSD 2 (2).
How do I check my home in Howard 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.