Missouri · population 516,032
Lead pipes in Kansas, MO
22,951 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Kansas (population 516,032) gets its water from Kansas City PWS. That system reported 0 lead and 22,951 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 177,737, with 24,827 more of unknown material.
13% of Kansas City PWS's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Missouri average (3.3%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 13%
- Unknown 14%
- Non-lead 73%
Latest lead test for Kansas City PWS (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2.1 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 3 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 still open for Kansas City PWS.
Water systems serving Kansas
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City PWSMain system | 0 | 22,951 | 24,827 | 13% |
| North Kansas City PWSServes nearby areas | 0 | 2 | 1 | <0.1% |
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 Kansas
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Kansas City 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
- North Kansas2 lead + galv. lines
- Riverside2 lead + galv. lines
- Gladstone43 lead + galv. lines
- Claycomo1 unknown
- Pleasant Valley1 unknown
- Sugar Creek4 lead + galv. lines
- Raytown1,984 unknown
- Parkville2 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Kansas, MO have lead pipes?
Yes. Kansas City PWS, which serves Kansas, reported 0 lead and 22,951 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 24,827 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Kansas?
EPA's service area maps place most of Kansas in Kansas City PWS's service area (PWSID MO1010415). North Kansas City PWS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Kansas home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Kansas City 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 Kansas 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 Kansas City PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.