Idaho · population 9,976
Lead pipes in Hailey, ID
926 lines still unidentified
Most of Hailey (population 9,976) gets its water from Hailey Water and Sewer. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 926 of 4,189 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Hailey Water and Sewer's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Idaho average (0.5%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 22%
- Non-lead 78%
Latest lead test for Hailey Water and Sewer (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 2 ppb 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 Hailey Water and Sewer.
Water systems serving Hailey
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hailey Water and SewerMain system | 0 | 0 | 926 | 0% |
| Holiday Highway SubdServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 20 | 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 Hailey
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Hailey Water and Sewer'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 Hailey, ID have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Hailey Water and Sewer still lists 926 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Hailey?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hailey in Hailey Water and Sewer's service area (PWSID ID5070022). Holiday Highway Subd also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Hailey home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Hailey Water and Sewer'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 Hailey 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 Hailey Water and Sewer whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.