Lead Pipe Map

Missouri · population 121,629

Lead pipes in Independence, MO

1,679 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Independence (population 121,629) gets its water from Independence PWS. That system reported 0 lead and 1,679 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 50,925, with 2,932 more of unknown material.

3.3% of Independence PWS's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Missouri average (3.3%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
1,679Galvanized, replace
2,932Unknown material
46,314Non-lead

Latest lead test for Independence PWS (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.1 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 Independence PWS.

Water systems serving Independence

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Independence PWSMain system01,6792,9323.3%
Blue Springs PWSServes nearby areas0016,4550%

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 Independence

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Independence PWS's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapIndependence PWS details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Independence, MO have lead pipes?

Yes. Independence PWS, which serves Independence, reported 0 lead and 1,679 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,932 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Independence?

EPA's service area maps place most of Independence in Independence PWS's service area (PWSID MO1010399). Blue Springs PWS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Independence home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Independence 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 Independence 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 Independence PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.