Washington · population 95,499
Lead pipes in Kirkland, WA
82 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Kirkland (population 95,499) gets its water from City of Kirkland. That system reported 0 lead and 82 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 13,332, with 0 more of unknown material.
0.6% of City of Kirkland's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Washington average (0.3%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 99%
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Kirkland.
Water systems serving Kirkland
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of KirklandMain system | 0 | 82 | 0 | 0.6% |
| Northshore Utility DistrictServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 2,001 | 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 Kirkland
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Kirkland'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
- Yarrow Point9,739 unknown
- Kenmore2,001 unknown
- Redmondno lead reported
- Clyde Hill9,739 unknown
- Woodinvilleno lead reported
- Medina9,739 unknown
- Bothellno lead reported
- Lake Forest Parkno lead reported
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Questions
Does Kirkland, WA have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Kirkland, which serves Kirkland, reported 0 lead and 82 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Kirkland?
EPA's service area maps place most of Kirkland in City of Kirkland's service area (PWSID WA5342250). Northshore Utility District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Kirkland home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Kirkland'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 Kirkland 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 Kirkland whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.