Missouri · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Sullivan County, MO
6 community water systems serving Sullivan County reported 13 lead and 15 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,144 of unknown material. The most are in Green City PWS.
0.7% 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) 0.4%
- Unknown 53%
- Non-lead 47%
Water systems serving Sullivan County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green City PWSGreen City | 1 | 14 | 13 | 4.3% |
| Milan PWSMilan | 12 | 1 | 452 | 1.6% |
| Sullivan County PWSD 1Browning | 0 | 0 | 1,635 | 0% |
| Green Castle PWSGreen Castle | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0% |
| Newtown PWSNewton | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0% |
| Humphreys PWSHumphreys | 0 | 0 | 6 | 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 Sullivan County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Sullivan County reported 13 lead and 15 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,144 of unknown material.
Which Sullivan County water systems have the most lead lines?
Green City PWS (15), Milan PWS (13).
How do I check my home in Sullivan 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.