Missouri · 20 community water systems
Lead pipes in Jackson County, MO
20 community water systems serving Jackson County reported 91 lead and 24,659 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 50,974 of unknown material. The most are in Kansas City PWS.
7.5% 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) 7.5%
- Unknown 15%
- Non-lead 77%
Water systems serving Jackson County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City PWSKansas City | 0 | 22,951 | 24,827 | 13% |
| Independence PWSIndependence | 0 | 1,679 | 2,932 | 3.3% |
| Lees Summit PWSLees Summit | 78 | 23 | 477 | 0.3% |
| Oak Grove PWSOak Grove | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0.2% |
| Unity VillageUnity Village | 0 | 5 | 0 | 31% |
| Sugar Creek PWSSugar Creek | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0.4% |
| Lake Tapawingo PWSJackson County | 2 | 0 | 390 | 0.5% |
| Jackson County PWSD 1Grandview | 1 | 0 | 1,079 | <0.1% |
| Blue Springs PWSBlue Springs | 0 | 0 | 16,455 | 0% |
| Jackson County PWSD 2Raytown | 0 | 0 | 1,984 | 0% |
| Jackson County PWSD 12Greenwood | 0 | 0 | 1,703 | 0% |
| Jackson County PWSD 16Jackson County | 0 | 0 | 998 | 0% |
| Raytown Water CompanyRaytown | 0 | 0 | 111 | 0% |
| Highland ManorJackson County | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| Sibley PWSJackson County | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Grain Valley PWSGrain Valley | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Jackson County PWSD 13Lees Summit | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Jackson County PWSD 15Lake Lotawana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Buckner PWSBuckner | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Jackson County PWSD 17Grain Valley | 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 Jackson County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Jackson County reported 91 lead and 24,659 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 50,974 of unknown material.
Which Jackson County water systems have the most lead lines?
Kansas City PWS (22,951), Independence PWS (1,679), Lees Summit PWS (101).
How do I check my home in Jackson 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.