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Is there lead in Independence's tap water?

7.1PPBLead in Independence Water Department's water at the latest test, from 2022 to 2024

Below 15, the level that requires action

Water companies that supply Independence

3 public water companies list Independence as a place they supply. The biggest is the Independence Water Department, with about 6,064 people. The highest latest result among Independence's water companies is 13.1 parts per billion, at the Pints Water Association. None of the 3 with results was above 15 at its latest test. 1 found too little lead to measure.

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