Missouri · 15 community water systems
Lead pipes in Jasper County, MO
15 community water systems serving Jasper County reported 1,363 lead and 2,050 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 35,213 of unknown material. The most are in Mo American Joplin.
5.6% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Missouri average (3.3%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 2.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.4%
- Unknown 58%
- Non-lead 36%
Water systems serving Jasper County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mo American JoplinJoplin | 1,198 | 643 | 20,366 | 5.9% |
| Carthage PWSCarthage | 156 | 1,059 | 0 | 20% |
| Carterville PWSCarterville | 3 | 177 | 94 | 19% |
| Jasper PWSJasper | 0 | 106 | 48 | 22% |
| Alba PWSAlba | 5 | 47 | 10 | 17% |
| Mo American PurcellPurcell | 0 | 15 | 124 | 6.8% |
| Duenweg PWSDuenweg | 0 | 2 | 432 | 0.3% |
| Jasper County PWSD 1Carl Junction | 1 | 0 | 1,997 | <0.1% |
| Carl Junction PWSCarl Junction | 0 | 1 | 1,149 | <0.1% |
| Webb City PWSWebb City | 0 | 0 | 5,038 | 0% |
| Barton Dade Cedar Jasp Countycons PWSD 1Barton County | 0 | 0 | 4,614 | 0% |
| Sarcoxie PWSSarcoxie | 0 | 0 | 694 | 0% |
| Jasper County PWSD 2Webb City | 0 | 0 | 647 | 0% |
| Oronogo PWSOronogo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Jasper County PWSD 3Jasper 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 Jasper County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Jasper County reported 1,363 lead and 2,050 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 35,213 of unknown material.
Which Jasper County water systems have the most lead lines?
Mo American Joplin (1,841), Carthage PWS (1,215), Carterville PWS (180).
How do I check my home in Jasper 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.