Washington · population 35,401
Lead pipes in Wenatchee, WA
No lead lines reported
Most of Wenatchee (population 35,401) gets its water from City of Wenatchee, which reported 8,307 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of City of Wenatchee'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%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for City of Wenatchee (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 2 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 Wenatchee.
Water systems serving Wenatchee
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of WenatcheeMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Chelan Co PUD 1Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| East Wenatchee Water DistrictServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Wenatchee
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Wenatchee'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
- East Wenatcheeno lead reported
- Rock Islandno lead reported
- Entiat143 lead + galv. lines
- Quincy57 lead + galv. lines
- Soap Lake796 unknown
- Royal31 lead + galv. lines
- Bridgeport22 unknown
- Nachesno lead reported
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Questions
Does Wenatchee, WA have lead pipes?
City of Wenatchee, which serves Wenatchee, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Wenatchee?
EPA's service area maps place most of Wenatchee in City of Wenatchee's service area (PWSID WA5394350). Chelan Co PUD 1, East Wenatchee Water District also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Wenatchee home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Wenatchee'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 Wenatchee 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 Wenatchee whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.