Washington · population 13,173
Lead pipes in Enumclaw, WA
2,260 lines still unidentified
Most of Enumclaw (population 13,173) gets its water from Enumclaw Water Department. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 2,260 of 6,400 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Enumclaw Water Department'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 35%
- Non-lead 65%
Latest lead test for Enumclaw Water Department (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.5 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 Enumclaw Water Department.
Water systems serving Enumclaw
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enumclaw Water DepartmentMain system | 0 | 0 | 2,260 | 0% |
| Buckley WaterServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 384 | 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 Enumclaw
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Enumclaw Water Department'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
- Buckley384 unknown
- Black Diamond282 unknown
- Bonney Lake17 unknown
- Maple Valley242 unknown
- Sumner65 lead + galv. lines
- Covington242 unknown
- Auburnno lead reported
- Orting20 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Enumclaw, WA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Enumclaw Water Department still lists 2,260 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Enumclaw?
EPA's service area maps place most of Enumclaw in Enumclaw Water Department's service area (PWSID WA5323600). Buckley Water also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Enumclaw home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Enumclaw Water Department'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 Enumclaw 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 Enumclaw Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.