Lead Pipe Map

Washington · population 4,492

Lead pipes in Wapato, WA

91 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Wapato (population 4,492) gets its water from Wapato Waterworks. That system reported 0 lead and 91 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 242, with 143 more of unknown material.

38% of Wapato Waterworks's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Washington average (0.3%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
91Galvanized, replace
143Unknown material
8Non-lead

Latest lead test for Wapato Waterworks (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Wapato Waterworks.

Water systems serving Wapato

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Wapato WaterworksMain system09114338%
Lombard Loop Water AssociationServes nearby areas00450%

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 Wapato

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Wapato Waterworks'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

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Questions

Does Wapato, WA have lead pipes?

Yes. Wapato Waterworks, which serves Wapato, reported 0 lead and 91 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 143 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Wapato?

EPA's service area maps place most of Wapato in Wapato Waterworks's service area (PWSID WA5392800). Lombard Loop Water Association also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on Wapato Waterworks'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 Wapato 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 Wapato Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.