Lead Pipe Map

Washington · population 24,166

Lead pipes in Kenmore, WA

2,001 lines still unidentified

Most of Kenmore (population 24,166) gets its water from Northshore Utility District. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 2,001 of 22,883 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.

0% of Northshore Utility 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
2,001Unknown material
20,882Non-lead

Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Northshore Utility District.

Water systems serving Kenmore

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Northshore Utility DistrictMain system002,0010%
Lake Forest Park Water DistrictServes 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 Kenmore

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

Find the official inventory mapNorthshore Utility 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 Kenmore, WA have lead pipes?

None are confirmed, but Northshore Utility District still lists 2,001 service lines as unknown material.

Who supplies water to Kenmore?

EPA's service area maps place most of Kenmore in Northshore Utility District's service area (PWSID WA5340800). Lake Forest Park Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on Northshore Utility 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 Kenmore 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 Northshore Utility District whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.