Missouri · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Newton County, MO
8 community water systems serving Newton County reported 2 lead and 1,039 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 760 of unknown material. The most are in Seneca PWS.
13% 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) 13%
- Unknown 9.6%
- Non-lead 77%
Water systems serving Newton County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca PWSSeneca | 0 | 650 | 6 | 61% |
| Granby PWSGranby | 2 | 383 | 446 | 34% |
| Diamond PWSDiamond | 0 | 6 | 14 | 5.9% |
| Newton Co PWSD 1Newtonia | 0 | 0 | 174 | 0% |
| Stella PWSStella | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0% |
| Redings Mill PWSJoplin | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0% |
| Shady Lane SubdivisionNewton County | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0% |
| Neosho PWSNeosho | 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 Newton County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Newton County reported 2 lead and 1,039 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 760 of unknown material.
Which Newton County water systems have the most lead lines?
Seneca PWS (650), Granby PWS (385), Diamond PWS (6).
How do I check my home in Newton 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.