Missouri · 3 community water systems
Lead pipes in Putnam County, MO
3 community water systems serving Putnam County reported 6 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,760 of unknown material. The most are in Unionville PWS.
0.3% 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) 0.1%
- Unknown 42%
- Non-lead 58%
Water systems serving Putnam County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unionville PWSUnionville | 6 | 6 | 58 | 1.1% |
| Putnam County PWSD 1Unionville | 0 | 0 | 1,218 | 0% |
| Lake ThunderheadUnionville | 0 | 0 | 484 | 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 Putnam County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Putnam County reported 6 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,760 of unknown material.
Which Putnam County water systems have the most lead lines?
Unionville PWS (12).
How do I check my home in Putnam 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.