Arizona · population 96,609
Lead pipes in Avondale, AZ
2,294 lines still unidentified
Most of Avondale (population 96,609) gets its water from City of Avondale. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 2,294 of 29,252 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Avondale's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Arizona average (0.1%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 7.8%
- Non-lead 92%
Latest lead test for City of Avondale (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Avondale.
Water systems serving Avondale
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of AvondaleMain system | 0 | 0 | 2,294 | 0% |
| Goodyear Water DepartmentServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Avondale
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Avondale's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
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Questions
Does Avondale, AZ have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Avondale still lists 2,294 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Avondale?
EPA's service area maps place most of Avondale in City of Avondale's service area (PWSID AZ0407088). Goodyear Water Department also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Avondale home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Avondale's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Avondale be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask City of Avondale whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.