Missouri · 13 community water systems
Lead pipes in St. Francois County, MO
13 community water systems serving St. Francois County reported 2,400 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,215 of unknown material. The most are in Park Hills PWS.
14% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Missouri average (3.3%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 14%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 41%
- Non-lead 45%
Water systems serving St. Francois County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hills PWSPark Hills | 1,337 | 3 | 8 | 35% |
| Bonne Terre PWSBonne Terre | 583 | 6 | 0 | 32% |
| Leadwood PWSLeadwood | 445 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| Desloge PWSSt. Francois County | 34 | 0 | 1,911 | 1.7% |
| Farmington PWSFarmington | 1 | 0 | 3,168 | <0.1% |
| Terre Du LacSt. Francois County | 0 | 0 | 846 | 0% |
| Bismarck PWSBismarck | 0 | 0 | 762 | 0% |
| Pilot Knob Rural WD 1 Doe Run AreaSt. Francois County | 0 | 0 | 471 | 0% |
| St Francois County PWSD 1Park Hills | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0% |
| Farmington Correctional CenterFarmington | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0% |
| St Francois County PWSD 2Park Hills | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0% |
| New Hope Residential Care INCSt. Francois County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Bonne Terre PrisonSt. Francois 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. Francois County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving St. Francois County reported 2,400 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,215 of unknown material.
Which St. Francois County water systems have the most lead lines?
Park Hills PWS (1,340), Bonne Terre PWS (589), Leadwood PWS (445).
How do I check my home in St. Francois 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.