Washington · population 21,636
Lead pipes in Tukwila, WA
5 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Tukwila (population 21,636) gets its water from King County Water District #125. That system reported 0 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,416, with 1,194 more of unknown material.
0.1% of King County Water District #125'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 35%
- Non-lead 65%
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for King County Water District #125.
Water systems serving Tukwila
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King County Water District #125Main system | 0 | 5 | 1,194 | 0.1% |
| Tukwila Water DepartmentServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 2,110 | 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 Tukwila
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on King County Water District #125'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
- SeaTacno lead reported
- Burien141 lead + galv. lines
- Rentonno lead reported
- Normandy Parkno lead reported
- Des Moinesno lead reported
- Newcastleno lead reported
- Mercer Islandno lead reported
- Kentno lead reported
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Questions
Does Tukwila, WA have lead pipes?
Yes. King County Water District #125, which serves Tukwila, reported 0 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,194 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Tukwila?
EPA's service area maps place most of Tukwila in King County Water District #125's service area (PWSID WA5341998). Tukwila Water Department also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Tukwila home has a lead service line?
Search your address on King County Water District #125'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 Tukwila 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 King County Water District #125 whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.