Missouri · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Vernon County, MO
7 community water systems serving Vernon County reported 0 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,772 of unknown material.
0% 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%).
0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
4,772Unknown
5,947Non-lead
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 45%
- Non-lead 55%
Water systems serving Vernon County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon County Cons PWSD 1Nevada | 0 | 0 | 3,880 | 0% |
| Nevada PWSNevada | 0 | 0 | 554 | 0% |
| Vernon County PWSD 7Deerfield | 0 | 0 | 184 | 0% |
| Schell City PWSSchell City | 0 | 0 | 111 | 0% |
| Bronaugh PWSBronaugh | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0% |
| Vernon County PWSD 2Milo | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Bates County PWSD 4Foster | 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 Vernon County have lead pipes?
No confirmed lead lines were reported, but 4,772 service lines are still of unknown material.
How do I check my home in Vernon 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.