Missouri · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Webster County, MO
6 community water systems serving Webster County reported 1 lead and 39 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,210 of unknown material. The most are in Fordland PWS.
0.6% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.5%
- Unknown 45%
- Non-lead 55%
Water systems serving Webster County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fordland PWSFordland | 1 | 32 | 151 | 8.4% |
| Niangua PWSNiangua | 0 | 7 | 55 | 3.5% |
| Rogersville PWSRogersville | 0 | 0 | 2,273 | 0% |
| Seymour PWSSeymour | 0 | 0 | 641 | 0% |
| Diggins PWSWebster County | 0 | 0 | 90 | 0% |
| Marshfield PWSMarshfield | 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 Webster County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Webster County reported 1 lead and 39 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,210 of unknown material.
Which Webster County water systems have the most lead lines?
Fordland PWS (33), Niangua PWS (7).
How do I check my home in Webster 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.