Missouri · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Pike County, MO
6 community water systems serving Pike County reported 1 lead and 48 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,742 of unknown material. The most are in Louisiana 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 56%
- Non-lead 44%
Water systems serving Pike County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana PWSLouisiana | 1 | 48 | 0 | 3.3% |
| Pike County PWSD 1Bowling Green | 0 | 0 | 3,111 | 0% |
| Clarksville PWSClarksville | 0 | 0 | 341 | 0% |
| Frankford PWSFrankford | 0 | 0 | 152 | 0% |
| Curryville PWSCurryville | 0 | 0 | 120 | 0% |
| Bowling Green PWSBowling Green | 0 | 0 | 18 | 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 Pike County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Pike County reported 1 lead and 48 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,742 of unknown material.
Which Pike County water systems have the most lead lines?
Louisiana PWS (49).
How do I check my home in Pike 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.