Missouri · 13 community water systems
Lead pipes in New Madrid County, MO
13 community water systems serving New Madrid County reported 1 lead and 904 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,589 of unknown material. The most are in Portageville PWS.
17% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 17%
- Unknown 29%
- Non-lead 54%
Water systems serving New Madrid County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portageville PWSPortageville | 1 | 632 | 33 | 45% |
| Risco PWSRisco | 0 | 172 | 0 | 100% |
| Parma PWSParma | 0 | 60 | 124 | 15% |
| Morehouse PWSMorehouse | 0 | 38 | 0 | 8.4% |
| Gideon PWSGideon | 0 | 2 | 202 | 0.7% |
| Lilbourn PWSLilbourn | 0 | 0 | 382 | 0% |
| New Madrid County PWSD # 6New Madrid County | 0 | 0 | 253 | 0% |
| Matthews PWSMatthews | 0 | 0 | 246 | 0% |
| New Madrid County PWSD 4Canalou | 0 | 0 | 196 | 0% |
| New Madrid County PWSD 2Kewanee | 0 | 0 | 143 | 0% |
| New Madrid County PWSD 1Lilbourn | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0% |
| New Madrid PWSNew Madrid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| New Madrid County PWSD 5New Madrid 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 New Madrid County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving New Madrid County reported 1 lead and 904 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,589 of unknown material.
Which New Madrid County water systems have the most lead lines?
Portageville PWS (633), Risco PWS (172), Parma PWS (60).
How do I check my home in New Madrid 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.