Missouri · 17 community water systems
Lead pipes in Clay County, MO
17 community water systems serving Clay County reported 3 lead and 23,011 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 38,220 of unknown material. The most are in Kansas City PWS.
10% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Missouri average (3.3%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 10%
- Unknown 17%
- Non-lead 72%
Water systems serving Clay County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City PWSKansas City | 0 | 22,951 | 24,827 | 13% |
| Gladstone PWSGladstone | 0 | 43 | 193 | 0.4% |
| Clay County PWSD 8Kearney | 0 | 7 | 466 | 0.8% |
| Clay County PWSD 9Smithville | 0 | 7 | 350 | 0.7% |
| Clay County PWSD 3Holt | 3 | 0 | 1,174 | 0.2% |
| North Kansas City PWSN. Kansas City | 0 | 2 | 1 | <0.1% |
| Mosby PWSMosby | 0 | 1 | 35 | 1.6% |
| Liberty PWSLiberty | 0 | 0 | 6,358 | 0% |
| Ray County Cons PWSD 2Polo | 0 | 0 | 3,694 | 0% |
| Kearney PWSKearney | 0 | 0 | 553 | 0% |
| Clay County PWSD 4Liberty | 0 | 0 | 290 | 0% |
| Clay County PWSD 5Liberty | 0 | 0 | 197 | 0% |
| Birmingham Village of PWSBirmingham | 0 | 0 | 81 | 0% |
| Clay County PWSD 2Liberty | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Excelsior Springs PWSExcelsior Spgs. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Smithville PWSSmithville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Clay County PWSD 6Kearney | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Clay County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Clay County reported 3 lead and 23,011 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 38,220 of unknown material.
Which Clay County water systems have the most lead lines?
Kansas City PWS (22,951), Gladstone PWS (43), Clay County PWSD 8 (7).
How do I check my home in Clay County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.