Missouri · population 106,419
Lead pipes in Lee's Summit, MO
101 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lee's Summit (population 106,419) gets its water from Lees Summit PWS. That system reported 78 lead and 23 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 39,056, with 477 more of unknown material.
0.3% of Lees Summit 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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 1.2%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for Lees Summit PWS (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): not detected 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 Lees Summit PWS.
Water systems serving Lee's Summit
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lees Summit PWSMain system | 78 | 23 | 477 | 0.3% |
| 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 Lee's Summit
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lees Summit 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
- Greenwood1,703 unknown
- Raytown1,984 unknown
- Lake Lotawanano lead reported
- Lake Winnebagono lead reported
- Grandview1 lead + galv. lines
- Blue Springs16,455 unknown
- Raymore8,243 unknown
- Pleasant Hill9 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Lee's Summit, MO have lead pipes?
Yes. Lees Summit PWS, which serves Lee's Summit, reported 78 lead and 23 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 477 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lee's Summit?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lee's Summit in Lees Summit PWS's service area (PWSID MO1010459). Kansas City PWS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lee's Summit home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lees Summit 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 Lee's Summit 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 Lees Summit PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.