Missouri · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Miller County, MO
5 community water systems serving Miller County reported 30 lead and 26 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,319 of unknown material. The most are in Eldon PWS.
1.3% 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 0.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 31%
- Non-lead 68%
Water systems serving Miller County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldon PWSEldon | 28 | 26 | 996 | 2.1% |
| Iberia PWSIberia | 2 | 0 | 212 | 0.6% |
| Lake Ozark PWSLake Ozark | 0 | 0 | 91 | 0% |
| Eagle MHPEldon | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0% |
| St Elizabeth PWSSt. Elizabeth | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 Miller County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Miller County reported 30 lead and 26 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,319 of unknown material.
Which Miller County water systems have the most lead lines?
Eldon PWS (54), Iberia PWS (2).
How do I check my home in Miller 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.