Lead Pipe Map

Washington · population 8,911

Lead pipes in Orting, WA

20 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Orting (population 8,911) gets its water from City of Orting. That system reported 0 lead and 20 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,203, with 590 more of unknown material.

0.6% of City of Orting's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Washington average (0.3%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
20Galvanized, replace
590Unknown material
2,593Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Orting (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 3.1 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 City of Orting.

Water systems serving Orting

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of OrtingMain system0205900.6%
City of Tacoma Water DivisionServes nearby areas0000%

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 Orting

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Orting's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

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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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Orting, WA have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Orting, which serves Orting, reported 0 lead and 20 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 590 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Orting?

EPA's service area maps place most of Orting in City of Orting's service area (PWSID WA5364500). City of Tacoma Water Division also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Orting home has a lead service line?

Search your address on City of Orting'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 Orting 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 Orting whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.