Washington · population 16,783
Lead pipes in Lynden, WA
No lead lines reported
Most of Lynden (population 16,783) gets its water from Lynden Water Department, which reported 5,901 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Lynden Water Department'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 Lynden Water Department (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 2.3 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 Lynden Water Department.
Water systems serving Lynden
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynden Water DepartmentMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Delta Water AssociationServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 181 | 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 Lynden
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lynden Water Department'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
- Eversonno lead reported
- Nooksackno lead reported
- Ferndaleno lead reported
- Blaine1,729 unknown
- Bellinghamno lead reported
- Sedro-Woolley5 lead + galv. lines
- Burlington5 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Vernon5 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Lynden, WA have lead pipes?
Lynden Water Department, which serves Lynden, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Lynden?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lynden in Lynden Water Department's service area (PWSID WA5349150). Delta Water Association also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lynden home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lynden Water Department'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 Lynden 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 Lynden Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.