Washington · 15 community water systems
Lead pipes in Chelan County, WA
15 community water systems serving Chelan County reported 1 lead and 146 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,479 of unknown material. The most are in City of Entiat.
0.7% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Washington average (0.3%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 12%
- Non-lead 88%
Water systems serving Chelan County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of EntiatChelan County | 0 | 143 | 18 | 25% |
| City of Chelan Water DeptChelan County | 1 | 3 | 1,595 | 0.1% |
| City of LeavenworthChelan County | 0 | 0 | 810 | 0% |
| Warner Flats Domestic Water Co INCChelan County | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0% |
| Chelan Park Ranches Water AssnChelan County | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0% |
| Cashmere Water DepartmentChelan County | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0% |
| Little Butte Water SystemChelan County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| City of WenatcheeChelan County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Chelan Co PUD 1Chelan County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lake Chelan Reclamation DistrictChelan County | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Malaga Water DistrictChelan County | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Chelan Co PUD - Chelan RidgeChelan County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Alpine Water DistrictChelan County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| CHELAN CO PUD1 - PeshastinChelan County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ponderosa Community Club INCChelan County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Chelan County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Chelan County reported 1 lead and 146 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,479 of unknown material.
Which Chelan County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Entiat (143), City of Chelan Water Dept (4).
How do I check my home in Chelan County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.