Missouri · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Iron County, MO
8 community water systems serving Iron County reported 0 lead and 61 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,175 of unknown material. The most are in Arcadia PWS.
2.3% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Missouri average (3.3%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.3%
- Unknown 83%
- Non-lead 14%
Water systems serving Iron County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia PWSArcadia | 0 | 59 | 39 | 17% |
| Baptist HomeIron County | 0 | 2 | 0 | 29% |
| Mo American IrontonIronton | 0 | 0 | 729 | 0% |
| Pilot Knob Rural WD 1 N & SMiddle Brook | 0 | 0 | 471 | 0% |
| Viburnum PWSViburnum | 0 | 0 | 404 | 0% |
| Pilot Knob PWSPilot Knob | 0 | 0 | 348 | 0% |
| Annapolis PWSAnnapolis | 0 | 0 | 167 | 0% |
| Killarney Shores SubdIronton | 0 | 0 | 17 | 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 Iron County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Iron County reported 0 lead and 61 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,175 of unknown material.
Which Iron County water systems have the most lead lines?
Arcadia PWS (59), Baptist Home (2).
How do I check my home in Iron 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.