Missouri · population 27,579
Lead pipes in Gladstone, MO
43 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Gladstone (population 27,579) gets its water from Gladstone PWS. That system reported 0 lead and 43 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 10,059, with 193 more of unknown material.
0.4% of Gladstone 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) 0.4%
- Unknown 1.9%
- Non-lead 98%
Latest lead test for Gladstone PWS (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 4.3 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 Gladstone PWS.
Water systems serving Gladstone
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone PWSMain system | 0 | 43 | 193 | 0.4% |
| Kansas City PWSServes nearby areas | 0 | 22,951 | 24,827 | 13% |
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 Gladstone
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Gladstone 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
- Pleasant Valley1 unknown
- Claycomo1 unknown
- Riverside2 lead + galv. lines
- North Kansas2 lead + galv. lines
- Kansas22,951 lead + galv. lines
- Weatherby Lake52 unknown
- Liberty6,358 unknown
- Parkville2 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Gladstone, MO have lead pipes?
Yes. Gladstone PWS, which serves Gladstone, reported 0 lead and 43 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 193 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Gladstone?
EPA's service area maps place most of Gladstone in Gladstone PWS's service area (PWSID MO1010307). Kansas City PWS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Gladstone home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Gladstone 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 Gladstone 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 Gladstone PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.