Lead Pipe Map

Washington · population 12,643

Lead pipes in Gig Harbor, WA

43 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Gig Harbor (population 12,643) gets its water from Gig Harbor Water Dept. That system reported 0 lead and 43 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,673, with 0 more of unknown material.

1.2% of Gig Harbor Water Dept's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Washington average (0.3%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
43Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
3,630Non-lead

Latest lead test for Gig Harbor Water Dept (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 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 Gig Harbor Water Dept.

Water systems serving Gig Harbor

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Gig Harbor Water DeptMain system04301.2%
Cedar CrestServes nearby areas004340%

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 Gig Harbor

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

Find the official inventory mapGig Harbor Water Dept 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 Gig Harbor, WA have lead pipes?

Yes. Gig Harbor Water Dept, which serves Gig Harbor, reported 0 lead and 43 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Gig Harbor?

EPA's service area maps place most of Gig Harbor in Gig Harbor Water Dept's service area (PWSID WA5327600). Cedar Crest also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Gig Harbor home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Gig Harbor Water Dept'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 Gig Harbor 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 Gig Harbor Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.