Current Noncompliance MO

North Kansas City Public Water System

EPA ID: MO1010580 ยท 4,500 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for North Kansas City Public Water System (MO1010580): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Pulled from the federal compliance ledger, 2 violations at North Kansas City Public Water System remain without resolution - the utility delivers drinking water to roughly 4,500 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,500
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
4
Contaminants Flagged
$200K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for North Kansas City Public Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$61,286
Median Household Income
32,335
Service Area Population
9%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The North Kansas City Public Water System serves a community with a median household income of $61,286 and an estimated 32,335 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

North Kansas City Public Water System's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

56 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
12 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 82% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How North Kansas City Public Water System compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 0700 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 5 detections recorded.

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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B 0 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $1,700

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,700 (one-time) vs. $5,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

North Kansas City Public Water System (EPA ID: MO1010580) is a community water system in Missouri that serves approximately 4,500 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

2 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 1 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
December 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Archived
December 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by MO or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for North Kansas City Public Water System (MO1010580) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Kansas City Public Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does North Kansas City Public Water System serve?

North Kansas City Public Water System serves approximately 4,500 people across 2 ZIP codes in Missouri.

Where does North Kansas City Public Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
58
Detections
5
Latest sample
9/16/2024
Highest analyte
PFHxS: 9.2 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFHxS 9.2 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL
PFHxA 4.3 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFPeA 4.2 ppt โ€” โ€”

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in North Kansas City Public Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule, Stage 2 DBP Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Contaminant 0700. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does North Kansas City Public Water System serve?
North Kansas City Public Water System serves approximately 4,500 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is North Kansas City Public Water System's water source?
North Kansas City Public Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of North Kansas City Public Water System's service area?
The North Kansas City Public Water System service area has a median household income of $61,286. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does North Kansas City Public Water System get its water?
North Kansas City Public Water System's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). North Kansas City Public Water System (MO): 4 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mo1010580/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

North Kansas City Public Water System (EPA ID: MO1010580) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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