Water Quality Report

Kansas City, MO (64153): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 6 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Kansas City Public Water System)

PFAS Detected High County Radon Potential

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 64153 in Kansas City, MO contain 6 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score N/A
Water Quality Concerns 6 non-health-based violation records in EPA data
Lead Risk Below action level 0.0021 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 2 claims
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 6 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0021 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • PFAS PFAS detected in UCMR5 sampling; see the PFAS section for each compound, compared with the federal PFAS MCL where one exists.
  • Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.
  • Flood 2 cumulative NFIP claim records. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
6 violations PFAS detected
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record Consumer Confidence Report: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
6
Water Systems
553,295
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Surface water
Water Source
0.00208 mg/L
Reported Lead Result
Zone 1
County Radon Potential · High
$331K
Median Home Value104% above state median ($162K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
64/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
100/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
0/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
Unknown
Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water
82/100
Indoor environment
0/100
Outdoor environment
Unknown

Coverage: 3 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.

Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.

Safety & Health (8) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 64153 in Kansas City, Missouri is mapped to the water system Kansas City Public Water System (EPA ID: MO1010415). This system provides water to approximately 553,295 people from surface water sources.

There are 6 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Kansas City Public Water System MO1010415 553,295 Surface water
Platte County Cons Pwsd 1 MO1024479 7,074 Surface water
Weatherby Lake Public Water System MO1010842 2,077 Surface water
Platte County Pwsd 6 MO1024480 2,095 Groundwater
Platte Company Pwsd 4 MO1024478 9,552 Surface water

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Kansas City Public Water System (MO1010415) on EPA.gov.

5 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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PFAS Contamination Detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 64153.

Detected compounds: PFBA, PFHxS, PFPeA.

Highest measured level: 0.0056 µg/L

Reverse osmosis (RO) and activated carbon block filters can reduce PFAS at the tap. Certifications list the compounds covered: an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 claim for PFOA/PFOS does not cover every PFAS, so check that the product lists the compounds detected here.

📊 EPA UCMR5 · View source →
Environmental Hazards (11) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (8) HIGH

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Kansas City has 2 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 64153 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 6 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 64153 (primary system: Kansas City Public Water System), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 64153's water come from?

The recorded water source for Kansas City Public Water System, a system mapped to ZIP code 64153, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 553,295 people.

How can I get my water tested in Kansas City?

If Kansas City Public Water System supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

Is lead a concern in 64153 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 64153 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.00208 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2025-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 64153?

64153 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Platte County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

Are there PFAS (forever chemicals) in 64153's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 64153. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 specifically for PFOA/PFOS reduction can reduce PFAS.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 64153?

FEMA records contain 2 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 64153; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is A08, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Kansas City, MO (64153): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/64153/
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Page version: October 2026.

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