Kansas City, KS Neighborhood Water Quality — Grade C
15 ZIP codes · 15 EPA violations
Data source: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
Water quality varies significantly across Kansas City, KS. We analyzed 15 ZIP codes to help you compare neighborhoods by water safety, lead risk, and EPA compliance.
City Overview: Grade C (62/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 15 | 100% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Kansas City ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66101 | 66 | C | 1 | 0.0065 mg/L |
| 2 | 66112 | 66 | C | 1 | 0.0065 mg/L |
| 3 | 66115 | 66 | C | 1 | 0.0065 mg/L |
| 4 | 66118 | 66 | C | 1 | 0.0065 mg/L |
| 5 | 66102 | 61 | C | 1 | 0.0065 mg/L |
| 6 | 66104 | 61 | C | 1 | 0.0065 mg/L |
| 7 | 66105 | 61 | C | 1 | 0.0065 mg/L |
| 8 | 66106 | 61 | C | 1 | 0.0065 mg/L |
| 9 | 66109 | 61 | C | 1 | 0.0065 mg/L |
| 10 | 66110 | 61 | C | 1 | 0.0065 mg/L |
| 11 | 66111 | 61 | C | 1 | 0.0065 mg/L |
| 12 | 66117 | 61 | C | 1 | 0.0065 mg/L |
| 13 | 66119 | 61 | C | 1 | 0.0065 mg/L |
| 14 | 66160 | 61 | C | 1 | 0.0065 mg/L |
| 15 | 66103 | 56 | C | 1 | 0.0065 mg/L |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 4 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 11 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 15 total violations across Kansas City
- 0 health-based violations
- 15 of 15 ZIP codes have violations
- 0 ZIP codes exceed EPA lead action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 15 | 15 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Kansas City?
ZIP code 66101 has the highest safety score in Kansas City at 66/100 (grade C). Check the full report for details.
Is Kansas City water safe to drink?
Kansas City has an average water safety score of 62/100 (C). Water quality varies by neighborhood — no ZIP codes currently exceed EPA lead limits. Always check your specific ZIP code.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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