Missouri · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Osage County, MO
9 community water systems serving Osage County reported 2 lead and 59 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,869 of unknown material. The most are in Chamois PWS.
2.2% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.2%
- Unknown 69%
- Non-lead 29%
Water systems serving Osage County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamois PWSChamois | 0 | 50 | 0 | 19% |
| Meta PWSMeta | 0 | 7 | 92 | 4.9% |
| Belle PWSBelle | 1 | 1 | 552 | 0.3% |
| Osage County PWSD 2 NorthWestphalia | 1 | 1 | 184 | 0.9% |
| Osage County PWSD 3Linn | 0 | 0 | 359 | 0% |
| Osage Co PWSD 1Bonnots Mill | 0 | 0 | 265 | 0% |
| Linn PWSLinn | 0 | 0 | 159 | 0% |
| Freeburg PWSFreeburg | 0 | 0 | 159 | 0% |
| Osage County PWSD 2 SouthWestphalia | 0 | 0 | 99 | 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 Osage County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Osage County reported 2 lead and 59 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,869 of unknown material.
Which Osage County water systems have the most lead lines?
Chamois PWS (50), Meta PWS (7), Belle PWS (2).
How do I check my home in Osage 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.