Missouri · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Linn County, MO
9 community water systems serving Linn County reported 368 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,564 of unknown material. The most are in Brookfield PWS.
4.3% 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 4.2%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 41%
- Non-lead 55%
Water systems serving Linn County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield PWSBrookfield | 360 | 0 | 1,529 | 19% |
| Linneus PWSLinneus | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3.1% |
| Marceline PWSMarceline | 3 | 0 | 1,423 | 0.2% |
| Linn County Cons PWSD 1Purdin | 3 | 0 | 304 | 0.4% |
| Browning PWSBrowning | 1 | 0 | 115 | 0.6% |
| Bucklin PWSBucklin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.5% |
| Laclede PWSLaclede | 0 | 0 | 150 | 0% |
| Chariton Linn County PWSD 3Brookfield | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0% |
| Meadville PWSMeadville | 0 | 0 | 9 | 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 Linn County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Linn County reported 368 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,564 of unknown material.
Which Linn County water systems have the most lead lines?
Brookfield PWS (360), Linneus PWS (4), Marceline PWS (3).
How do I check my home in Linn 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.