Washington · population 35,344
Lead pipes in Mount Vernon, WA
5 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Mount Vernon (population 35,344) gets its water from Skagit County PUD 1 Judy Res. That system reported 0 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 26,902, with 0 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Skagit County PUD 1 Judy Res'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) <0.1%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Skagit County PUD 1 Judy Res (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): not detected 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 Skagit County PUD 1 Judy Res.
Water systems serving Mount Vernon
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skagit County PUD 1 Judy ResMain system | 0 | 5 | 0 | <0.1% |
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 Mount Vernon
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Skagit County PUD 1 Judy Res'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
- Burlington5 lead + galv. lines
- Sedro-Woolley5 lead + galv. lines
- Oak Harbor633 unknown
- Arlington983 unknown
- Bellinghamno lead reported
- Marysvilleno lead reported
- Granite Fallsno lead reported
- Port Townsendno lead reported
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Questions
Does Mount Vernon, WA have lead pipes?
Yes. Skagit County PUD 1 Judy Res, which serves Mount Vernon, reported 0 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Mount Vernon?
EPA's service area maps place most of Mount Vernon in Skagit County PUD 1 Judy Res's service area (PWSID WA5379500).
How do I check whether my Mount Vernon home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Skagit County PUD 1 Judy Res'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 Mount Vernon 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 Skagit County PUD 1 Judy Res whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.