Washington · population 95,860
Lead pipes in Bellingham, WA
No lead lines reported
Most of Bellingham (population 95,860) gets its water from City of Bellingham-Water Division, which reported 26,922 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of City of Bellingham-Water Division's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Washington average (0.3%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for City of Bellingham-Water Division (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 3.4 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 Bellingham-Water Division.
Water systems serving Bellingham
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Bellingham-Water DivisionMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lwwsd - South Shore Water SystemServes nearby areas | 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 Bellingham
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Bellingham-Water Division'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
- Ferndaleno lead reported
- Eversonno lead reported
- Lyndenno lead reported
- Nooksackno lead reported
- Sedro-Woolley5 lead + galv. lines
- Blaine1,729 unknown
- Burlington5 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Vernon5 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Bellingham, WA have lead pipes?
City of Bellingham-Water Division, which serves Bellingham, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Bellingham?
EPA's service area maps place most of Bellingham in City of Bellingham-Water Division's service area (PWSID WA5305600). Lwwsd - South Shore Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Bellingham home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Bellingham-Water Division'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 Bellingham 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 Bellingham-Water Division whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.