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: middle-tier water safety by the latest federal monitoring.
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 in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0016 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 38% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $2,414 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.29 - above typical levels.
Lees Summit's Water Providers
Lees Summit, MO draws its residential water from 3 separate providers among the 9 federally tracked systems. Each operates independently, with its own infrastructure, rate structure, and compliance record.
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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 lead level (90th percentile): 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
Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 7 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 16 | 4 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 15 | 5 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 8 | 2 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 6 | 5 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 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
- 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). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
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
Tap water lead levels are shaped by two factors: what the utility delivers, and what the household plumbing adds to it. Older homes contribute disproportionately to that second variable because lead solder was standard in copper plumbing before 1986, and lead pipes were common before 1970. In Lees Summit, where the median build year is 1990, a substantial share of the housing stock falls into these older categories. The bar chart above breaks out the pre-1970, 1970-to-1986, and post-1986 segments - the key ages for understanding where plumbing-era risk concentrates across the city.
Most homes in Lees Summit were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Lees Summit
Placing remediation in the context of Lees Summit's property market, the equity share is low - most homeowners here are weighing a financial commitment that fits comfortably within routine property planning, far from the threshold where remediation becomes a material equity decision rather than a standard upkeep consideration.
Remediation costs in Lees Summit are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,586–$3,357 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 90% above the Missouri average.
Lees Summit: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Pulling a tap sample fills the gap that utility data cannot close, particularly here where 38% of housing dates from the pre-rule era and citywide monitoring sits at or above the regulatory mark in Lees Summit.
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 <strong>$2,414</strong> 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. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
- Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Stage 1 DBP Rule can reduce the most common contaminant found in Lees Summit's water.
- Check your home's plumbing. With 38% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.
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