Missouri · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Howell County, MO
6 community water systems serving Howell County reported 1 lead and 231 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,249 of unknown material. The most are in Willow Springs PWS.
2.2% 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) 2.2%
- Unknown 69%
- Non-lead 28%
Water systems serving Howell County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Springs PWSWillow Springs | 1 | 231 | 18 | 32% |
| West Plains PWSWest Plains | 0 | 0 | 6,240 | 0% |
| Mountain View PWSMountain View | 0 | 0 | 991 | 0% |
| Howell Oregon County PWSD 2 NorthWest Plains | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Howell County PWSD 3Willow Springs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Howell Oregon 2 WestHowell County | 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 Howell County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Howell County reported 1 lead and 231 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,249 of unknown material.
Which Howell County water systems have the most lead lines?
Willow Springs PWS (232).
How do I check my home in Howell 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.