Missouri · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in McDonald County, MO
8 community water systems serving McDonald County reported 0 lead and 179 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,207 of unknown material. The most are in Anderson PWS.
4.0% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Missouri average (3.3%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.0%
- Unknown 49%
- Non-lead 47%
Water systems serving McDonald County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson PWSAnderson | 0 | 179 | 10 | 52% |
| Liberty Water NoelNoel | 0 | 0 | 640 | 0% |
| Goodman PWSGoodman | 0 | 0 | 443 | 0% |
| MC Donald County PWSD 2McDonald County | 0 | 0 | 345 | 0% |
| Southwest City PWSSouthwest City | 0 | 0 | 334 | 0% |
| MC Donald County PWSD 3McDonald County | 0 | 0 | 293 | 0% |
| Lanagan PWSLanagan | 0 | 0 | 142 | 0% |
| MC Donald County PWSD 1McDonald 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 McDonald County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving McDonald County reported 0 lead and 179 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,207 of unknown material.
Which McDonald County water systems have the most lead lines?
Anderson PWS (179).
How do I check my home in McDonald 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.