Missouri · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Lewis County, MO
4 community water systems serving Lewis County reported 3 lead and 18 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,080 of unknown material. The most are in Lagrange PWS.
0.8% 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) 0.7%
- Unknown 79%
- Non-lead 20%
Water systems serving Lewis County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lagrange PWSLa Grange | 3 | 17 | 20 | 5.2% |
| Canton PWSCanton | 0 | 1 | 954 | <0.1% |
| Lewis County PWSD 1Ewing | 0 | 0 | 749 | 0% |
| Lewistown PWSLewistown | 0 | 0 | 357 | 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 Lewis County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Lewis County reported 3 lead and 18 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,080 of unknown material.
Which Lewis County water systems have the most lead lines?
Lagrange PWS (20), Canton PWS (1).
How do I check my home in Lewis 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.