Lead Pipe Map

Washington · population 10,737

Lead pipes in Shelton, WA

2,881 lines still unidentified

Most of Shelton (population 10,737) gets its water from City of Shelton. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 2,881 of 3,888 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.

0% of City of Shelton's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Washington average (0.3%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
2,881Unknown material
1,007Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Shelton (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.8 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 Shelton.

Water systems serving Shelton

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of SheltonMain system002,8810%
Squaxin ConsolidatedAlso serves parts of the city0000%
HiaparkServes nearby areas00330%

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 Shelton

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

Find the official inventory mapCity of Shelton details

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.

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 Shelton, WA have lead pipes?

None are confirmed, but City of Shelton still lists 2,881 service lines as unknown material.

Who supplies water to Shelton?

EPA's service area maps place most of Shelton in City of Shelton's service area (PWSID WA5378170). Squaxin Consolidated, Hiapark also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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