Missouri · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Ray County, MO
8 community water systems serving Ray County reported 3 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,088 of unknown material. The most are in Richmond PWS.
<0.1% 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 62%
- Non-lead 38%
Water systems serving Ray County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond PWSRichmond | 3 | 1 | 333 | 0.1% |
| Mo American OrrickOrrick | 0 | 1 | 331 | 0.3% |
| Ray County Cons PWSD 2Polo | 0 | 0 | 3,694 | 0% |
| Mo American LawsonLawson | 0 | 0 | 1,084 | 0% |
| Ray County PWSD 1Lawson | 0 | 0 | 906 | 0% |
| Ray County PWSD 3Polo | 0 | 0 | 285 | 0% |
| Hardin PWSRay County | 0 | 0 | 241 | 0% |
| Mo American Wood HeightsWood Heights | 0 | 0 | 214 | 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 Ray County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Ray County reported 3 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,088 of unknown material.
Which Ray County water systems have the most lead lines?
Richmond PWS (4), Mo American Orrick (1).
How do I check my home in Ray 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.