Missouri · population 61,246
Lead pipes in Blue Springs, MO
16,455 lines still unidentified
Most of Blue Springs (population 61,246) gets its water from Blue Springs PWS. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 16,455 of 21,949 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Blue Springs PWS's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Missouri average (3.3%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 75%
- Non-lead 25%
Latest lead test for Blue Springs PWS (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 2.8 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Blue Springs PWS.
Water systems serving Blue Springs
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Springs PWSMain system | 0 | 0 | 16,455 | 0% |
| Jackson County PWSD 17Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Blue Springs
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Blue Springs PWS's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Grain Valley1 unknown
- Independence1,679 lead + galv. lines
- Oak Grove7 lead + galv. lines
- Lake Lotawanano lead reported
- Lee's Summit101 lead + galv. lines
- Bucknerno lead reported
- Raytown1,984 unknown
- Lone Jackno lead reported
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Questions
Does Blue Springs, MO have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Blue Springs PWS still lists 16,455 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Blue Springs?
EPA's service area maps place most of Blue Springs in Blue Springs PWS's service area (PWSID MO1010080). Jackson County PWSD 17 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Blue Springs home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Blue Springs PWS's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Blue Springs be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Blue Springs PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.