Water Quality in Kansas City, KS
7 water systems serving 637,377 people
City Overview
Average lead detection across Kansas City water systems is 7.0 ppb (Moderate). The EPA action level is 15 ppb.
Violation Summary
| Total violations on record | 78 |
| Health-based violations | 2 |
| Lead action level violations | 0 |
| Open (unresolved) violations | 0 |
Water Systems in Kansas City
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kansas City tap water safe to drink?
Kansas City tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants. Review the individual water system pages below for the latest lead sample results and violation history.
What is the water quality in Kansas City, Kansas?
Kansas City has 7 public water systems serving approximately 637,377 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 7.0 ppb. There are 78 total violations on record.
Does Kansas City have lead in the water?
EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 7.0 ppb across Kansas City's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. No lead action level violations are currently reported.
How many water utilities serve Kansas City?
7 public water systems are registered in Kansas City, Kansas with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 637,377 people.