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1. Where does my drinking water come from?

The drinking water comes from seven deep wells located throughout the City. The wells pump water from porous rock formations anywhere from 1,000 to 1,800 feet deep in the ground.

We have five elevated storage tanks with a total storage capacity of 3 million gallons. The water is distributed through mains ranging in size between 4" to 12".

This water is used for domestic, commercial, industrial, and fire protection purposes.

2. Does the City treat the water to make it safe to drink?

The City does not have a water treatment facility for the drinking water, however, the drinking water meets State and Federal safe drinking water standards without any type of treatment.

We do add Chlorine to each well site in small amounts to ensure water quality throughout the water system. We also add Fluoride to each well site in amounts that are shown to promote dental health.

The Missouri Department of Health Laboratory tests 10 drinking water samples per month from the City of Lebanon for water quality assurance. The City has an excellent record of meeting safe drinking water standards.

3. Who do I contact to report a water / wastewater related problem (leak, low pressure, sewer backup, etc.) or to answer water questions?

To report a concern, visit Work Zone or contactLebanon City Hall, located at 400 S. Madison, Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm at (417) 532-2156 or for after hours call the Police Department at (417) 532-3131.