Washington · population 25,302
Lead pipes in Mercer Island, WA
No lead lines reported
Most of Mercer Island (population 25,302) gets its water from City of Mercer Island, which reported 9,450 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of City of Mercer Island'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%
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Mercer Island.
Water systems serving Mercer Island
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Mercer IslandMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Seattle Public UtilitiesServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Mercer Island
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Mercer Island'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
- Newcastleno lead reported
- Bellevue9,739 unknown
- Medina9,739 unknown
- Clyde Hill9,739 unknown
- Yarrow Point9,739 unknown
- Rentonno lead reported
- Tukwila5 lead + galv. lines
- Seattleno lead reported
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Questions
Does Mercer Island, WA have lead pipes?
City of Mercer Island, which serves Mercer Island, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Mercer Island?
EPA's service area maps place most of Mercer Island in City of Mercer Island's service area (PWSID WA5353640). Seattle Public Utilities also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Mercer Island home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Mercer Island'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 Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.