Missouri · population 4,498
Lead pipes in Riverside, MO
2 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Riverside (population 4,498) gets its water from Mo American Platte County. That system reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,719, with 4,129 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Mo American Platte County'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 53%
- Non-lead 46%
Latest lead test for Mo American Platte County (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 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 Mo American Platte County.
Water systems serving Riverside
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mo American Platte CountyMain system | 0 | 2 | 4,129 | <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 Riverside
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Mo American Platte County'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
- Parkville2 lead + galv. lines
- Gladstone43 lead + galv. lines
- Kansas22,951 lead + galv. lines
- Weatherby Lake52 unknown
- Claycomo1 unknown
- Pleasant Valley1 unknown
- Sugar Creek4 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Riverside, MO have lead pipes?
Yes. Mo American Platte County, which serves Riverside, reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,129 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Riverside?
EPA's service area maps place most of Riverside in Mo American Platte County's service area (PWSID MO1010625). Kansas City PWS also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Riverside home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Mo American Platte County'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 Riverside 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 Mo American Platte County whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.