Washington · population 6,371
Lead pipes in Blaine, WA
1,729 lines still unidentified
Most of Blaine (population 6,371) gets its water from City of Blaine. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,729 of 3,186 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Blaine'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 54%
- Non-lead 46%
Latest lead test for City of Blaine (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.6 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 Blaine.
Water systems serving Blaine
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of BlaineMain system | 0 | 0 | 1,729 | 0% |
| Birch Bay Water & Sewer DistrictServes 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 Blaine
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Blaine'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
- Lyndenno lead reported
- Eversonno lead reported
- Nooksackno lead reported
- Bellinghamno lead reported
- Sedro-Woolley5 lead + galv. lines
- Burlington5 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Vernon5 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Blaine, WA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Blaine still lists 1,729 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Blaine?
EPA's service area maps place most of Blaine in City of Blaine's service area (PWSID WA5307300). Birch Bay Water & Sewer District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Blaine home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Blaine'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 Blaine 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 Blaine whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.