Missouri · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Polk County, MO
7 community water systems serving Polk County reported 0 lead and 24 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,052 of unknown material. The most are in Fair Play PWS.
0.4% 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) 0.4%
- Unknown 54%
- Non-lead 45%
Water systems serving Polk County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Play PWSFair Play | 0 | 23 | 9 | 7.5% |
| Good Samaritan Boys RanchPolk County | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7% |
| Liberty Utilities BolivarBolivar | 0 | 0 | 2,895 | 0% |
| Pleasant Hope PWSPleasant Hope | 0 | 0 | 70 | 0% |
| Bolivar Southtown Utilities Company INCBolivar | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0% |
| Prairie Heights SubdBolivar | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0% |
| Humansville PWSHumansville | 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 Polk County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Polk County reported 0 lead and 24 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,052 of unknown material.
Which Polk County water systems have the most lead lines?
Fair Play PWS (23), Good Samaritan Boys Ranch (1).
How do I check my home in Polk 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.