Washington · population 20,993
Lead pipes in Mill Creek, WA
24,002 lines still unidentified
Most of Mill Creek (population 20,993) gets its water from Alderwood Water District. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 24,002 of 58,623 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Alderwood Water 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%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 41%
- Non-lead 59%
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Alderwood Water District.
Water systems serving Mill Creek
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderwood Water DistrictMain system | 0 | 0 | 24,002 | 0% |
| Silver Lake Water & Sewer DistrictServes 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 Mill Creek
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Alderwood Water District'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
- Lynnwoodno lead reported
- Mukilteono lead reported
- Brier24,002 unknown
- Bothellno lead reported
- Mountlake Terraceno lead reported
- Edmondsno lead reported
- Woodinvilleno lead reported
- Kenmore2,001 unknown
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Questions
Does Mill Creek, WA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Alderwood Water District still lists 24,002 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Mill Creek?
EPA's service area maps place most of Mill Creek in Alderwood Water District's service area (PWSID WA5301300). Silver Lake Water & Sewer District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Mill Creek home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Alderwood Water 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 Mill Creek 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 Alderwood Water District whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.