Missouri · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Scott County, MO
11 community water systems serving Scott County reported 0 lead and 19 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 10,109 of unknown material. The most are in Miner 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 73%
- Non-lead 27%
Water systems serving Scott County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miner PWSScott County | 0 | 19 | 0 | 4.0% |
| Sikeston PWSSikeston | 0 | 0 | 6,458 | 0% |
| Scott City PWSScott City | 0 | 0 | 2,252 | 0% |
| Oran PWSOran | 0 | 0 | 515 | 0% |
| Benton PWSBenton | 0 | 0 | 314 | 0% |
| Kelso PWSKelso | 0 | 0 | 253 | 0% |
| Morley PWSMorley | 0 | 0 | 169 | 0% |
| Vanduser PWSVanduser | 0 | 0 | 123 | 0% |
| Scott County PWSD 3Scott County | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0% |
| Scott County PWSD 4Scott County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Chaffee PWSChaffee | 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 Scott County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Scott County reported 0 lead and 19 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 10,109 of unknown material.
Which Scott County water systems have the most lead lines?
Miner PWS (19).
How do I check my home in Scott 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.