Missouri · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Macon County, MO
7 community water systems serving Macon County reported 21 lead and 53 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,707 of unknown material. The most are in Macon 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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 50%
- Non-lead 50%
Water systems serving Macon County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon PWSMacon | 20 | 44 | 1 | 2.2% |
| Laplata PWSLaplata | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1.4% |
| Macon Co PWSD 1Macon | 0 | 0 | 4,486 | 0% |
| Elmer PWSElmer | 0 | 0 | 71 | 0% |
| Bevier PWSBevier | 0 | 0 | 64 | 0% |
| Atlanta PWSAtlanta | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0% |
| Callao PWSCallao | 0 | 0 | 42 | 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 Macon County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Macon County reported 21 lead and 53 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,707 of unknown material.
Which Macon County water systems have the most lead lines?
Macon PWS (64), Laplata PWS (10).
How do I check my home in Macon 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.