Lead Pipe Map

Idaho · population 6,160

Lead pipes in Preston, ID

No lead lines reported

Most of Preston (population 6,160) gets its water from City of Preston, which reported 2,395 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.

0% of City of Preston's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Idaho average (0.5%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
2,395Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Preston (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): 2 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 still open for City of Preston.

Water systems serving Preston

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of PrestonMain system0000%
Fairview Water DistServes nearby areas0000%

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 Preston

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Preston's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapCity of Preston details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Preston, ID have lead pipes?

City of Preston, which serves Preston, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.

Who supplies water to Preston?

EPA's service area maps place most of Preston in City of Preston's service area (PWSID ID6210014). Fairview Water Dist also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Preston home has a lead service line?

Search your address on City of Preston'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 Preston 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 Preston whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.