Missouri · population 5,630
Lead pipes in North Kansas, MO
2 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of North Kansas (population 5,630) gets its water from North Kansas City PWS. That system reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,093, with 1 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of North Kansas City 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) <0.1%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for North Kansas City PWS (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for North Kansas City PWS.
Water systems serving North Kansas
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kansas City PWSMain system | 0 | 2 | 1 | <0.1% |
| 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 North Kansas
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on North 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
- Kansas22,951 lead + galv. lines
- Riverside2 lead + galv. lines
- Gladstone43 lead + galv. lines
- Claycomo1 unknown
- Pleasant Valley1 unknown
- Sugar Creek4 lead + galv. lines
- Parkville2 lead + galv. lines
- Weatherby Lake52 unknown
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Questions
Does North Kansas, MO have lead pipes?
Yes. North Kansas City PWS, which serves North Kansas, reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to North Kansas?
EPA's service area maps place most of North Kansas in North Kansas City PWS's service area (PWSID MO1010580). Kansas City PWS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my North Kansas home has a lead service line?
Search your address on North 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 North 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 North Kansas City PWS whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.