Lead Pipe Map

Washington · population 3,269

Lead pipes in Algona, WA

8 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Algona (population 3,269) gets its water from Algona Water Dept. That system reported 0 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,095, with 848 more of unknown material.

0.7% of Algona Water Dept's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Washington average (0.3%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
8Galvanized, replace
848Unknown material
239Non-lead

Latest lead test for Algona Water Dept (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected 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 Algona Water Dept.

Water systems serving Algona

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Algona Water DeptMain system088480.7%
City of AuburnServes 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 Algona

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

Find the official inventory mapAlgona Water Dept 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 Algona, WA have lead pipes?

Yes. Algona Water Dept, which serves Algona, reported 0 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 848 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Algona?

EPA's service area maps place most of Algona in Algona Water Dept's service area (PWSID WA5301450). City of Auburn also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on Algona Water Dept'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 Algona 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 Algona Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.