Oregon · population 5,795
Lead pipes in Philomath, OR
No lead lines reported
Most of Philomath (population 5,795) gets its water from Philomath Public Works, which reported 2,204 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Philomath Public Works's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Oregon average (0%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Philomath Public Works (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 3.3 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 Philomath Public Works.
Water systems serving Philomath
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philomath Public WorksMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of CorvallisServes 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 Philomath
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Philomath Public Works'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
Nearby cities
- Millersburgno lead reported
- Monmouthno lead reported
- Fallsno lead reported
- Independenceno lead reported
- Dallas2,646 unknown
- Turnerno lead reported
- Salemno lead reported
- Staytonno lead reported
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Questions
Does Philomath, OR have lead pipes?
Philomath Public Works, which serves Philomath, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Philomath?
EPA's service area maps place most of Philomath in Philomath Public Works's service area (PWSID OR4100624). City of Corvallis also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Philomath home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Philomath Public Works'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 Philomath 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 Philomath Public Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.