Idaho · population 1,771
Lead pipes in Sun Valley, ID
1 lines still unidentified
Most of Sun Valley (population 1,771) gets its water from Sun Valley Water and Sewer Dist. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1 of 1,219 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Sun Valley Water and Sewer Dist'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 <0.1%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Sun Valley Water and Sewer Dist (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 4 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Sun Valley Water and Sewer Dist.
Water systems serving Sun Valley
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Valley Water and Sewer DistMain system | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| City of KetchumServes 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 Sun Valley
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Sun Valley Water and Sewer Dist'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 Sun Valley, ID have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Sun Valley Water and Sewer Dist still lists 1 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Sun Valley?
EPA's service area maps place most of Sun Valley in Sun Valley Water and Sewer Dist's service area (PWSID ID5070051). City of Ketchum also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Sun Valley home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Sun Valley Water and Sewer Dist'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 Sun Valley 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 Sun Valley Water and Sewer Dist whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.