Independence, MO Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
9 ZIP codes · 13 EPA violations on record for mapped water systems
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 9 ZIP codes across Independence, MO. The area averages a grade C (64/100); water systems associated with 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Independence, MO. We compared 9 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade C (64/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 8 | 100% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Mapped ZIP codes in Independence ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 64058 | 67 | C | 0 | No data |
| 2 | 64052 | 66 | C | 1 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 3 | 64056 | 65 | C | 3 | 0.0028 mg/L |
| 4 | 64050 | 64 | C | 4 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 5 | 64054 | 64 | C | 4 | 0.0011 mg/L |
| 6 | 64057 | 63 | C | 4 | 0.0028 mg/L |
| 7 | 64055 | 62 | C | 7 | 0.0021 mg/L |
| 8 | 64053 | 61 | C | 7 | 0.0021 mg/L |
| 9 | 64051 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 5 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 3 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 13 total violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to Independence ZIP codes (each system counted once; includes small systems beyond the city utility)
- 0 health-based violation records in the available EPA data
- 7 of 8 directly mapped ZIP records are mapped to water systems with recorded violations
- 0 of 8 ZIP records with known lead status are served by a system whose 90th-percentile lead result exceeded the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | 11 | 7 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | 10 | 6 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | 7 | 2 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | 2 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which ZIP code in Independence has the highest home safety score?
ZIP code 64058 has the highest safety score among scored ZIP codes in Independence at 67/100 (grade C). Check the full report for details.
Is Independence water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 8 directly mapped ZIP records, 13 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 8 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
Reporting periods vary by source; the page metadata identifies this materialization.