Missouri · 16 community water systems
Lead pipes in Platte County, MO
16 community water systems serving Platte County reported 4 lead and 22,964 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 33,323 of unknown material. The most are in Kansas City PWS.
12% 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) 12%
- Unknown 17%
- Non-lead 71%
Water systems serving Platte County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City PWSKansas City | 0 | 22,951 | 24,827 | 13% |
| Platte Co PWSD 9Dearborn | 0 | 8 | 371 | 1.3% |
| Lake Waukomis PWSParkville | 4 | 0 | 141 | 0.9% |
| Platte City PWSPlatte City | 0 | 3 | 229 | 0.2% |
| Mo American Platte CountyParkville | 0 | 2 | 4,129 | <0.1% |
| Platte County Cons PWSD 1Waldron | 0 | 0 | 1,832 | 0% |
| Weston PWSWeston | 0 | 0 | 715 | 0% |
| Platte County PWSD 7Weston | 0 | 0 | 484 | 0% |
| Ferrelview PWSFerrelview | 0 | 0 | 193 | 0% |
| Northmoor PWSNorthmoor | 0 | 0 | 126 | 0% |
| Platte County PWSD 8Edgerton | 0 | 0 | 123 | 0% |
| Tracy PWSTracy | 0 | 0 | 94 | 0% |
| Weatherby Lake PWSPlatte County | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0% |
| Dearborn PWSDearborn | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0% |
| Platte Co PWSD 4Platte City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Platte County PWSD 6Parkville | 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 Platte County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Platte County reported 4 lead and 22,964 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 33,323 of unknown material.
Which Platte County water systems have the most lead lines?
Kansas City PWS (22,951), Platte Co PWSD 9 (8), Lake Waukomis PWS (4).
How do I check my home in Platte 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.