Kansas City Water Line Mandates Driven by New EPA Rule for 2026

September 16, 2025 at 12:58 PM EDT

Local leading Kansas City plumbing services companies such as John the Plumber note plan to replace all lead water service lines over the next 10-year period.

Kansas City, United States, September 16, 2025 -- For Kansas City, MO residents in 2026, a primary water line mandate will replace all lead service lines, an approach driven by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). In the midst of this news, leading plumbers in Kansas City like John the Plumber have been taking note of a plan to replace all lead water service lines over a 10-year period.

“In October 2024, the EPA finalized a rule mandating that all U.S. sewer utilities, including KC Water, must identify and replace all lead service lines within 10 years,” says John the Plumber’s John Hunt. “Beyond this, local Kansas City, Missouri ordinances continue to hold homeowners responsible for the portion of the water line running from the main to their property; for non-lead-related repairs, existing KCMO ordinances place specific responsibilities on the homeowner, and we have been sharing what we can with our customers.”

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According to Kansas City plumber officials, residents are responsible for the water line from the connection at the street main to their property line, including the feeder shutoff valve. KC Water, meanwhile, will remain generally responsible for repairs to the main water line. John the Plumber’s Hunt adds: “If a leak occurs, a homeowner may need to hire a plumber to locate the leak; if it is determined to be on the city’s side, KC Water will typically fix it.”

With regard to the EPA Lead and Copper Rule Improvements implementation, during which water utilities are required to remove all lead service lines and begin notifying affected customers, the effort is being supported by federal funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help communities with inventory and replacement projects. Further, all water utilities were required to submit an initial inventory of their water lines to the federal government in late 2024.

Local plumbing experts like Hunt point out that KC Water’s lead service line replacement program will be ongoing, with John the Plumber representatives advising customers to prepare to be notified by KC Water regarding the status of their service line and any planned replacement. The company is also advising owners of older homes to budget for potential water line issues, informing them that the average cost for repairing a main water line can range from hundreds to thousands of dollars, depending on the severity.

“Some homeowners choose to purchase a service line warranty from a private company to cover potential repair costs, and this may help with the costs for repairs on the portion of the line that is their responsibility,” concludes Hunt.

It is recommended that homeowners check their insurance policy to see if it includes coverage for buried utility lines.

John the Plumber brings more than 30 years of experience to residents and businesses in the Kansas City area, offering a range of services that include general plumbing repair, gas pressure test applications, drain cleaning, rooter service, water line repair, sewer line repair, gas lines maintenance and water heater repair. Often referred to as one of the best plumbers in KC, the company is located at 5963 Paseo Boulevard and can be reached by calling (816) 708-2020. For more information visit www.JohnthePlumberKansasCity.com.

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Name: John Hunt
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Organization: John the Plumber LLC
Address: 5963 Paseo Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64110, United States
Phone: +1-816-708-2020
Website: https://johntheplumberkansascity.com/

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