Washington · population 16,706
Lead pipes in Ferndale, WA
No lead lines reported
Most of Ferndale (population 16,706) gets its water from Ferndale, which reported 5,055 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Ferndale'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 Ferndale (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 5.6 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 Ferndale.
Water systems serving Ferndale
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FerndaleMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lummi Tribal Water DistrictAlso serves parts of the city | 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 Ferndale
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Ferndale'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
- Bellinghamno lead reported
- Lyndenno lead reported
- Eversonno lead reported
- Blaine1,729 unknown
- Nooksackno lead reported
- Sedro-Woolley5 lead + galv. lines
- Burlington5 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Vernon5 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Ferndale, WA have lead pipes?
Ferndale, which serves Ferndale, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Ferndale?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ferndale in Ferndale's service area (PWSID WA5324850). Lummi Tribal Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Ferndale home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Ferndale'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 Ferndale 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 Ferndale whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.