Missouri · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Shelby County, MO
4 community water systems serving Shelby County reported 3 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,042 of unknown material. The most are in Shelbina 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%
- Unknown 32%
- Non-lead 68%
Water systems serving Shelby County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelbina PWSShelbina | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.3% |
| Shelby County PWSD 1Shelbyville | 0 | 0 | 577 | 0% |
| Clarence PWSClarence | 0 | 0 | 384 | 0% |
| ShelbyvilleShelbyville | 0 | 0 | 81 | 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 Shelby County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Shelby County reported 3 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,042 of unknown material.
Which Shelby County water systems have the most lead lines?
Shelbina PWS (3).
How do I check my home in Shelby 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.