Lees Summit, MO: 18 Violations - Home Safety 61/100
7 ZIP codes · 9 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Lees Summit: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Lees Summit, MO: a C, mid-scale.
How Lees Summit Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Lees Summit, MO
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Safety grade breakdown for Lees Summit's 5 ZIP codes.
Key Facts for Lees Summit Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 18 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0016 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 38% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.29.
Lees Summit's Water Providers
The 3 largest of 9 systems connected with Lees Summit, MO are listed below.
- C
- C
- C
Overview
We track home safety data for 7 ZIP codes in Lees Summit, Missouri (population ~109,974), covering 9 community water systems serving approximately 862,131 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 6 of 7 ZIP codes.
6 of 6 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 Lees Summit: C (61/100)
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
Lees Summit water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0016 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 6 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
7 of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 16 | 4 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 15 | 5 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 8 | 2 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 6 | 5 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 6 | 5 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64064 | C | 13 | 0 | Lees Summit Public Water System |
| 64086 | C | 13 | 0 | Lees Summit Public Water System |
| 64082 | C | 12 | 0 | Lees Summit Public Water System |
| 64063 | C | 5 | 0 | Lees Summit Public Water System |
| 64081 | C | 5 | 0 | Lees Summit Public Water System |
| 64065 | — | 3 | 0 | Kansas City Public Water System |
All ZIP Codes in Lees Summit
- 64002
- 64063 [C] - 5 violations
- 64064 [C] - 13 violations
- 64065 - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 64081 [C] - 5 violations
- 64082 [C] - 12 violations
- 64086 [C] - 13 violations
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Lees Summit Community Health Snapshot
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
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
What's in Lees Summit's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Lees Summit Infrastructure Age
Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Lees Summit's housing spans eras before and after 1986; its median build year is 1990.
Most homes in Lees Summit were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Lees Summit
Compared with typical property prices, the remediation estimate for Lees Summit is small in percentage terms - at or under one percent.
Estimated remediation costs in Lees Summit 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 90% above the Missouri average.
Lees Summit: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
Lees Summit: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Lees Summit contains 96 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $15,234. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 40% 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 Lees Summit
- 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.
- Install a certified water filter. For Lead and Copper Rule, listed in the water-quality records for Lees Summit: 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.
- Check your home's plumbing. With 38% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
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