Missouri · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Texas County, MO
8 community water systems serving Texas County reported 2 lead and 163 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,852 of unknown material. The most are in Cabool PWS.
2.8% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Missouri average (3.3%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.8%
- Unknown 31%
- Non-lead 66%
Water systems serving Texas County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabool PWSCabool | 0 | 150 | 678 | 14% |
| Summersville PWSSummersville | 0 | 10 | 209 | 3.5% |
| Licking PWSLicking | 0 | 3 | 585 | 0.4% |
| Texas County PWSD 1Success | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.1% |
| Texas County PWSD 3Houston | 0 | 0 | 194 | 0% |
| Texas County PWSD 4Licking | 0 | 0 | 175 | 0% |
| Texas County PWSD 2Houston | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0% |
| Houston PWSHouston | 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 Texas County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Texas County reported 2 lead and 163 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,852 of unknown material.
Which Texas County water systems have the most lead lines?
Cabool PWS (150), Summersville PWS (10), Licking PWS (3).
How do I check my home in Texas 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.