Washington · population 1,907
Lead pipes in Royal, WA
31 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Royal (population 1,907) gets its water from Royal City Water. That system reported 0 lead and 31 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 451, with 0 more of unknown material.
6.9% of Royal City Water's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Washington average (0.3%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 6.9%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 93%
Latest lead test for Royal City Water (Jan 2024–Dec 2025): 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 Royal City Water.
Water systems serving Royal
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal City WaterMain system | 0 | 31 | 0 | 6.9% |
| Othello Country Club Water AssnServes nearby areas | 86 | 0 | 0 | 50% |
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 Royal
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Royal City Water'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
- Moses Lakeno lead reported
- Quincy57 lead + galv. lines
- Soap Lake796 unknown
- Rock Islandno lead reported
- Richlandno lead reported
- Zillahno lead reported
- Selahno lead reported
- East Wenatcheeno lead reported
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Questions
Does Royal, WA have lead pipes?
Yes. Royal City Water, which serves Royal, reported 0 lead and 31 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Royal?
EPA's service area maps place most of Royal in Royal City Water's service area (PWSID WA5374700). Othello Country Club Water Assn also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Royal home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Royal City Water'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 Royal 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 Royal City Water whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.