Missouri · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Saline County, MO
10 community water systems serving Saline County reported 98 lead and 338 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,492 of unknown material. The most are in Slater PWS.
2.6% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Missouri average (3.3%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.0%
- Unknown 45%
- Non-lead 53%
Water systems serving Saline County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slater PWSSlater | 93 | 116 | 119 | 20% |
| Sweet Springs PWSSweet Springs | 0 | 160 | 516 | 23% |
| Marshall PWSMarshall | 4 | 62 | 4,543 | 1.1% |
| Laf Jo Saline County Cons PWSD 2Johnson County | 1 | 0 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Saline County PWSD 3Marshall | 0 | 0 | 1,326 | 0% |
| Pettis/Johnson/Saline PWSD 1Saline | 0 | 0 | 485 | 0% |
| Saline County PWSD 2Slater | 0 | 0 | 206 | 0% |
| Malta Bend PWSMalta Bend | 0 | 0 | 198 | 0% |
| Gilliam PWSGilliam | 0 | 0 | 77 | 0% |
| Arrow Rock PWSArrow Rock | 0 | 0 | 22 | 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 Saline County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Saline County reported 98 lead and 338 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,492 of unknown material.
Which Saline County water systems have the most lead lines?
Slater PWS (209), Sweet Springs PWS (160), Marshall PWS (66).
How do I check my home in Saline 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.