Missouri · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Mississippi County, MO
6 community water systems serving Mississippi County reported 0 lead and 28 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,844 of unknown material. The most are in Bertrand PWS.
0.7% 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 96%
- Non-lead 3.0%
Water systems serving Mississippi County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bertrand PWSBertrand | 0 | 20 | 287 | 6.2% |
| Wyatt PWSWyatt | 0 | 8 | 0 | 7.3% |
| East Prairie PWSEast Prairie | 0 | 0 | 1,799 | 0% |
| Charleston PWSCharleston | 0 | 0 | 1,667 | 0% |
| Anniston PWSAnniston | 0 | 0 | 91 | 0% |
| Mississippi County PWSD 1Mississippi County | 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 Mississippi County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Mississippi County reported 0 lead and 28 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,844 of unknown material.
Which Mississippi County water systems have the most lead lines?
Bertrand PWS (20), Wyatt PWS (8).
How do I check my home in Mississippi 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.