Idaho · population 8,754
Lead pipes in Payette, ID
No lead lines reported
Most of Payette (population 8,754) gets its water from City of Payette, which reported 3,627 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of City of Payette'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 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for City of Payette (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 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 City of Payette.
Water systems serving Payette
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of PayetteMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of FruitlandServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 818 | 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 Payette
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Payette'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 Payette, ID have lead pipes?
City of Payette, which serves Payette, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Payette?
EPA's service area maps place most of Payette in City of Payette's service area (PWSID ID3380009). City of Fruitland also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Payette home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Payette'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 Payette 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 Payette whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.