Lead pipes in Jasper County, Missouri
How many lead pipes are in Jasper County, MO?
Water systems based in Jasper County reported 1,363 lead service lines, 2,050 galvanized lines that need replacing and 29,258 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Joplin (Missouri American Water) has the most, with 1,841 lead and galvanized lines.
Free replacement program confirmed
Who pays in Missouri
This state has no law we found that decides who pays for the private side of a lead service line, so each utility sets its own policy. Under the federal rule, utilities must replace every lead line and galvanized line that needs it within ten years of November 1, 2027, but the rule does not make utilities pay for the owner's side. Federal infrastructure money passed through the state revolving fund can pay for it, so many utilities offer free or discounted replacement, especially for low-income owners.
Confirmed programs in Jasper County
- Joplin (Missouri American Water): Company replaces the whole line.
Every Jasper County water system with lead lines
Systems are grouped by the county EPA lists as their main service area. Some serve towns in neighboring counties too.
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin (Missouri American Water) Mo American Joplin | 1,198 | 643 | 20,366 | Free, utility schedules |
| Carthage Carthage PWS | 156 | 1,059 | 0 | Not confirmed |
| Carterville Carterville PWS | 3 | 177 | 94 | Not confirmed |
| Jasper Jasper PWS | 0 | 106 | 48 | Not confirmed |
| Alba Alba PWS | 5 | 47 | 10 | Not confirmed |
| Purcell Mo American Purcell | 0 | 15 | 124 | Not confirmed |
| Duenweg Duenweg PWS | 0 | 2 | 432 | Not confirmed |
| Jasper County PWSD 1 Jasper County PWSD 1 | 1 | 0 | 1,997 | Not confirmed |
| Carl Junction Carl Junction PWS | 0 | 1 | 1,149 | Not confirmed |
| Webb City Webb City PWS | 0 | 0 | 5,038 | Not confirmed |
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Jasper County, MO?
Water systems based in Jasper County reported 1,363 lead service lines, 2,050 galvanized lines that need replacing and 29,258 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Joplin (Missouri American Water) has the most, with 1,841 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Jasper County?
It depends on your water utility. Missouri has no law we found that decides who pays for the private side of a lead service line, so each utility sets its own policy. We have confirmed programs for 1 Jasper County utility, listed on this page.
How do I find out if my house has a lead service line?
Look up your address on your water utility's service line inventory map, or check the pipe where it enters your home: lead is dull gray, soft, scratches to shiny silver, and a magnet won't stick. See our step-by-step guide.
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