Lead Pipe Map

Washington · population 100,252

Lead pipes in Federal Way, WA

2,088 lines still unidentified

Most of Federal Way (population 100,252) gets its water from Lakehaven Water and Sewer District. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 2,088 of 34,089 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.

0% of Lakehaven Water and Sewer District's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Washington average (0.3%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
2,088Unknown material
32,001Non-lead

Latest lead test for Lakehaven Water and Sewer District (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 3.3 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 Lakehaven Water and Sewer District.

Water systems serving Federal Way

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Lakehaven Water and Sewer DistrictMain system002,0880%
City of Tacoma Water DivisionServes 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 Federal Way

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

Find the official inventory mapLakehaven Water and Sewer District 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 Federal Way, WA have lead pipes?

None are confirmed, but Lakehaven Water and Sewer District still lists 2,088 service lines as unknown material.

Who supplies water to Federal Way?

EPA's service area maps place most of Federal Way in Lakehaven Water and Sewer District's service area (PWSID WA5341997). City of Tacoma Water Division also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on Lakehaven Water and Sewer District'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 Federal Way 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 Lakehaven Water and Sewer District whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.