Lead Pipe Map

Washington · population 3,131

Lead pipes in Kalama, WA

2 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Kalama (population 3,131) gets its water from City of Kalama. That system reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,352, with 1,699 more of unknown material.

<0.1% of City of Kalama'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
2Galvanized, replace
1,699Unknown material
651Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Kalama (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1 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 City of Kalama.

Water systems serving Kalama

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of KalamaMain system021,699<0.1%
Davis Terrace Water AssnServes nearby areas00610%

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 Kalama

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

Find the official inventory mapCity of Kalama details

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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 Kalama, WA have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Kalama, which serves Kalama, reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,699 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Kalama?

EPA's service area maps place most of Kalama in City of Kalama's service area (PWSID WA5337550). Davis Terrace Water Assn also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on City of Kalama'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 Kalama 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 Kalama whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.