ZipCheckup grade for 64155: C.

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Kansas City, MO (64155): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems - 64/100

EPA data for Kansas City Public Water System

PFAS Detected High County Radon Potential

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 64155 in Kansas City, MO contain 3 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
C 64/100
Water Quality Concerns 3 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 21 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 3 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 21 cumulative NFIP claim records. Check the current FEMA map for a specific address.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
3 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
C
ZIP-level Home Safety model score: 64 / 100
Bottom 23% of U.S. ZIP codes
1
Water System
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
$285K
Median Home Value76% above state median ($162K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: 64/100

This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
82/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
100/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
0/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
100/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
91/100
Indoor environment
0/100
Outdoor environment
100/100

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

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

Safety & Health (8) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 64155 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.

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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 64155.

Detected compounds: PFBA.

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 (9) HIGH

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Kansas City has 21 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 64155 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 3 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 64155 (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 64155's water come from?

The recorded water source for Kansas City Public Water System, a system mapped to ZIP code 64155, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 553,295 people.

How does Kansas City water compare to the national average?

Kansas City's Home Safety Score ranks lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes, and lower than 79% of ZIP codes within Missouri.

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 64155 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 64155 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 64155?

64155 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Clay 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 64155's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 64155. 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 64155?

FEMA records contain 21 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 64155; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is C, 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 (64155): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems - 64/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/64155/
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Page version: October 2026.

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