Missouri · population 29,244
Lead pipes in Raytown, MO
1,984 lines still unidentified
Most of Raytown (population 29,244) gets its water from Jackson County PWSD 2. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,984 of 6,675 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Jackson County PWSD 2'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%
- Unknown 30%
- Non-lead 70%
Latest lead test for Jackson County PWSD 2 (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 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 Jackson County PWSD 2.
Water systems serving Raytown
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County PWSD 2Main system | 0 | 0 | 1,984 | 0% |
| Raytown Water CompanyAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 111 | 0% |
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 Raytown
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Jackson County PWSD 2'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
- Lee's Summit101 lead + galv. lines
- Grandview1 lead + galv. lines
- Independence1,679 lead + galv. lines
- Kansas22,951 lead + galv. lines
- Sugar Creek4 lead + galv. lines
- Blue Springs16,455 unknown
- North Kansas2 lead + galv. lines
- Greenwood1,703 unknown
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Questions
Does Raytown, MO have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Jackson County PWSD 2 still lists 1,984 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Raytown?
EPA's service area maps place most of Raytown in Jackson County PWSD 2's service area (PWSID MO1024276). Raytown Water Company also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Raytown home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Jackson County PWSD 2'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 Raytown 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 Jackson County PWSD 2 whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.