Missouri · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Ste. Genevieve County, MO
5 community water systems serving Ste. Genevieve County reported 14 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,324 of unknown material. The most are in Ste Genevieve PWS.
0.5% 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 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 49%
- Non-lead 50%
Water systems serving Ste. Genevieve County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ste Genevieve PWSSte. Genevieve | 14 | 9 | 1,045 | 1.1% |
| Ste Genevieve County PWSD 1 SCSte. Genevieve | 0 | 0 | 651 | 0% |
| Ste Genevieve County PWSD 1 NorthSte. Genevieve | 0 | 0 | 355 | 0% |
| St Mary PWSSt. Mary | 0 | 0 | 163 | 0% |
| Bloomsdale PWSBloomsdale | 0 | 0 | 110 | 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 Ste. Genevieve County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Ste. Genevieve County reported 14 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,324 of unknown material.
Which Ste. Genevieve County water systems have the most lead lines?
Ste Genevieve PWS (23).
How do I check my home in Ste. Genevieve 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.