Missouri · 12 community water systems
Lead pipes in St. Charles County, MO
12 community water systems serving St. Charles County reported 9,430 lead and 1,248 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 212,350 of unknown material. The most are in Mo American St Louis St Charles Counties.
2.1% 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 1.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 42%
- Non-lead 56%
Water systems serving St. Charles County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mo American St Louis St Charles CountiesSt. Charles County | 9,422 | 1,247 | 191,341 | 2.7% |
| St Charles PWSSt. Charles | 7 | 0 | 365 | <0.1% |
| Ofallon PWSO Fallon | 0 | 1 | 13,001 | <0.1% |
| Wentzville PWSWentzville | 1 | 0 | 2 | <0.1% |
| St Charles County PWSD 2St. Charles County | 0 | 0 | 4,452 | 0% |
| St Peters PWSSt. Peters | 0 | 0 | 2,860 | 0% |
| St Charles Co PWSD 2 AugustaSt. Charles County | 0 | 0 | 153 | 0% |
| Portage Des Sioux PWSPortagedessioux | 0 | 0 | 73 | 0% |
| St Charles PWSD 2 ForistellForistell | 0 | 0 | 56 | 0% |
| Big Country Acres SubdivisionSt. Charles County | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0% |
| Mo American JaxsonForistell | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0% |
| St Paul PWSSt. Charles County | 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 St. Charles County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving St. Charles County reported 9,430 lead and 1,248 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 212,350 of unknown material.
Which St. Charles County water systems have the most lead lines?
Mo American St Louis St Charles Counties (10,669), St Charles PWS (7), Ofallon PWS (1).
How do I check my home in St. Charles 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.