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 records for North Kansas City Public Water System (MO1010580): 2 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. North Kansas City Public Water System's EPA file includes 2 unresolved violations; the utility supplies water to approximately 4,500 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,500
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
4
Contaminants Flagged
$200K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$61,286
Median Household Income
32,335
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
9%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with North Kansas City Public Water System have a median household income of $61,286 and about 32,335 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). 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 classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
12 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 82% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 5 detections recorded.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $500

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

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 $500 (one-time) vs. $5,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are 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 Groundwater Rule Non-health-based Archived
December 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 2, 2025 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2024 Lead and Copper 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
Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Groundwater Rule 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 available EPA compliance records 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; the table compares each one with the EPA MCL where one exists (April 2024 rule, compliance required from 2029) and with this state's enforceable standard where one exists.

Samples collected
58
Detections
5
Latest sample
9/16/2024
Highest analyte
PFHxS: 9.2 ppt
Analyte Max detected EPA MCL (compliance required from 2029) Status
PFHxS 9.2 ppt 10 ppt Below EPA MCL
PFHxA 4.3 ppt No federal MCL โ€”
PFPeA 4.2 ppt No federal MCL โ€”

EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 4 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
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.
Is there lead in North Kansas City Public Water System's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with North Kansas City Public Water System? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to North Kansas City Public Water System have a median household income of $61,286 (Census ZIP-code estimate). 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 classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

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/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
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  year   = {n.d.},
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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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