Missouri · 13 community water systems
Lead pipes in Johnson County, MO
13 community water systems serving Johnson County reported 3 lead and 22 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 12,227 of unknown material. The most are in Holden PWS.
<0.1% 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) <0.1%
- Unknown 42%
- Non-lead 58%
Water systems serving Johnson County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holden PWSHolden | 1 | 16 | 3 | 1.3% |
| Knob Noster PWSKnob Noster | 1 | 4 | 1,060 | 0.4% |
| Leeton PWSLeeton | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.6% |
| Laf Jo Saline County Cons PWSD 2Johnson County | 1 | 0 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Mo American WarrensburgWarrensburg | 0 | 0 | 5,011 | 0% |
| Johnson County PWSD 2Holden | 0 | 0 | 2,674 | 0% |
| Johnson County PWSD 3Warrensburg | 0 | 0 | 1,522 | 0% |
| Johnson County PWSD 1Warrensburg | 0 | 0 | 1,209 | 0% |
| Pettis/Johnson/Saline PWSD 1Saline | 0 | 0 | 485 | 0% |
| Chilhowee PWSJohnson County | 0 | 0 | 153 | 0% |
| Centerview PWSCenterview | 0 | 0 | 75 | 0% |
| Confluence Rivers M & M MHP WTPJohnson County | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0% |
| Whiteman Air BaseJohnson 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 Johnson County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Johnson County reported 3 lead and 22 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 12,227 of unknown material.
Which Johnson County water systems have the most lead lines?
Holden PWS (17), Knob Noster PWS (5), Leeton PWS (2).
How do I check my home in Johnson 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.