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Kansas City, KS: 3 Violations - Home Safety 66/100

15 ZIP codes · 3 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Kansas City: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Within Kansas City, the records summarized for KS produce a C grade - a middle reading that calls for checking the specific system at your address.

How Kansas City Compares

Kansas City66/100
Kansas avg71/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

15
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems
10
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
C · 66
Avg Safety Score
Zone 1
County Radon Potential (High)
$119K
Median Home Value
$500
Est. Remediation (0.4% of home value)

Water Quality Map: Kansas City, KS

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Score Distribution

Distribution of Home Safety grades across Kansas City.

A
0
B
0
C
10
D
0
F
0

Kansas City Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 3 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0075 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 80% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.84.

Water Systems Serving Kansas City

Federal records list 3 water systems tied to Kansas City, KS. Of those, 3 are the primary providers, meaning service conditions, rate structures, and compliance histories can differ depending on where a property sits.

Overview

We track home safety data for 15 ZIP codes in Kansas City, Kansas, covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 159,505 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 10 of 15 ZIP codes.

10 of 10 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Kansas City: C (66/100)

Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:

Factor What It Measures
Water Quality EPA violations and compliance history
PFAS MCL Screen UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs
Radon Risk EPA radon zone classification
Annual AQI EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days

Water Sources

Kansas City water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0075 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 10 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

15 of 15 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 11 10
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 11 10
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Treatment Technique 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
66109 C 3 0 Kansas City Board of Public Utilities
66101 C 2 0 Kansas City Board of Public Utilities
66102 C 2 0 Kansas City Board of Public Utilities
66103 C 2 0 Kansas City Board of Public Utilities
66104 C 2 0 Kansas City Board of Public Utilities
66105 C 2 0 Kansas City Board of Public Utilities
66106 C 2 0 Kansas City Board of Public Utilities
66111 C 2 0 Kansas City Board of Public Utilities
66112 C 2 0 Kansas City Board of Public Utilities
66160 C 2 0 Kansas City Board of Public Utilities

All ZIP Codes in Kansas City

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

CDC Health Data for Kansas City

10.1%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
14.5%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
17.2%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 10.1% ↑
Diabetes 14.5% ↑
Mental Health 17.2% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Key Contaminants Detected in Kansas City

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 11 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.06 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 11 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.08 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions 2 violations
Treatment Technique

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

How Old Is Kansas City's Housing Stock?

1962
Median Build Year
80%
Built Before 1986
61%
Built Before 1970
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 80% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Ask the water utility whether your address in Kansas City has a lead service line; its inventory can answer what a median build year of 1962 cannot.

1962
Median Year Built
80%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
61%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (61%) 1970–1986 (19%) Post-1986 (20%)

Over half of homes in Kansas City were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Kansas City: Remediation Cost in Perspective

Compared with typical property prices, the remediation estimate for Kansas City is small in percentage terms - at or under one percent.

Median Home Value
$119,400
Est. Remediation
$500
Remediation as % of home value 0.4%

Estimated remediation costs in Kansas City can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 21% below the Kansas average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Kansas City

80%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0075
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Kansas City

368
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$34,097
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
36%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Kansas City contains 368 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $34,097. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 36% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.

How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The $500 remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.

Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.

Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.

What You Can Do in Kansas City

  1. Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Check the certification, price and turnaround time of any water test kit or lab service.
  2. Install a certified water filter. For Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), listed in the water-quality records for Kansas City: if it is a rule or reporting requirement rather than a contaminant, ask your utility what the record involved; for bacteria, follow any boil-water notice from your utility; for a specific chemical contaminant, check whether a filter is certified to reduce it. Not every contaminant has a consumer filter certification.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. With 80% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Kansas City, KS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Kansas City, KS?
Kansas City has an average Home Safety Score of 66/100 (Grade C) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 3 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving Kansas City?
EPA records list 3 EPA violations for Kansas City water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 15 mapped ZIP codes.
Does Kansas City water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Kansas City is 0.0075 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Kansas City compare to Kansas average?
Kansas City has an average Home Safety Score of 66/100, which is below the Kansas state average of 71/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Kansas City?
Our records map 3 water systems to 15 ZIP codes in Kansas City. The related population figure in our data is approximately 159,505 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Kansas City?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Kansas City: $500; modeled range $300 to $800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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