What is a Water Quality Report?
The report summarizes the quality of the water and contains the most recent water supply test results as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1996. Our water, purchased from Kansas City and Independence, meets or exceeds all federal and state standards set by the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Health. Refer to the chart in this report for a full list of monitoring results. Printed copies can be requested at 816.969.1900.
As required by law, all data in this report is from 2025. If a known health-related contaminant is not listed in this report, it was not detected during testing.
Where does your water come from?
Lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and groundwater wells are the sources of drinking water (tap and bottled water). As water travels over the surface of land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material. It can also pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or human activity.
Water Utilities obtains its water from the cities of Kansas City and Independence. In the event of a water emergency, the utility has connections with additional suppliers in the area. Independence supplies Lee's Summit with up to 7.5 million gallons of water daily from wells near the Missouri River. Lee's Summit receives up to 25 million gallons of water daily from Kansas City. Water Utilities has secured a sufficient water supply for the next few decades to meet the community's needs.
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Independence PWS |
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Kansas City PWS |
Source Water Assessment
The Department of Natural Resources conducted a source water assessment to determine the susceptibility of our water source to potential contaminants. This process involved the establishment of source water area delineations for each well or surface water intake, and then a contaminant inventory was performed within those delineated areas to assess potential threats to each source. Assessment maps and summary information sheets are available online at drinkingwater.missouri.edu/. The Missouri Source Water Protection and Assessment maps and information sheets provide a fountain upon which a more comprehensive source water protection plan can be developed.
Why are there contaminants in my water?
Drinking water, including bottled water, may contain small amounts of contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk.
Contaminants That May Be Present in Source Water
- Inorganic contaminants (salts and metals). These can be naturally occurring or caused by urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming.
- Pesticides and herbicides may come from sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff and residential uses.
- Organic chemical contaminants (synthetic and volatile organic chemicals). These are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production. They also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff and septic systems.
- Radioactive contaminants can occur naturally or be caused by oil and gas production and mining activities.
To ensure tap water is safe to drink, the Department of Natural Resources prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The Department of Health regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water that must provide the same protection for public health.
More information about contaminants and potential health risks can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800.426.4791.