Washington · population 51,770
Lead pipes in Bothell, WA
No lead lines reported
Most of Bothell (population 51,770) gets its water from City of Bothell Water, which reported 5,122 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of City of Bothell Water'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%
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Bothell Water.
Water systems serving Bothell
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Bothell WaterMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Alderwood Water DistrictServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 24,002 | 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 Bothell
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Bothell Water'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
- Kenmore2,001 unknown
- Woodinvilleno lead reported
- Brier24,002 unknown
- Lake Forest Parkno lead reported
- Mountlake Terraceno lead reported
- Kirkland82 lead + galv. lines
- Lynnwoodno lead reported
- Mill Creek24,002 unknown
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Questions
Does Bothell, WA have lead pipes?
City of Bothell Water, which serves Bothell, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Bothell?
EPA's service area maps place most of Bothell in City of Bothell Water's service area (PWSID WA5307900). Alderwood Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Bothell home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Bothell Water'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 Bothell 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 Bothell Water whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.