Washington · 17 community water systems
Lead pipes in Cowlitz County, WA
17 community water systems serving Cowlitz County reported 0 lead and 146 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,674 of unknown material. The most are in Longview Water Department.
0.5% 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.5%
- Unknown 23%
- Non-lead 76%
Water systems serving Cowlitz County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longview Water DepartmentCowlitz County | 0 | 108 | 33 | 0.7% |
| Ryderwood Improvement & Service AsCowlitz County | 0 | 23 | 0 | 7.8% |
| Toutle Community Regional WaterCowlitz County | 0 | 11 | 0 | 1.2% |
| City of KalamaCowlitz County | 0 | 2 | 1,699 | <0.1% |
| Toutle River ViewCowlitz County | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11% |
| City of KelsoCowlitz County | 0 | 0 | 4,746 | 0% |
| Davis Terrace Water AssnCowlitz County | 0 | 0 | 61 | 0% |
| Cougar CrestCowlitz County | 0 | 0 | 55 | 0% |
| Carrolls Water AssnCowlitz County | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0% |
| Mulkey Meadows 1Cowlitz County | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0% |
| High RidgeCowlitz County | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0% |
| Lewis River RV ParkCowlitz County | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Peterson FarmsCowlitz County | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Owl CreekCowlitz County | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Beacon Hill Water & Sewer DistrictCowlitz County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of WoodlandCowlitz County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Castle Rock Municipal WaterCowlitz 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 Cowlitz County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Cowlitz County reported 0 lead and 146 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,674 of unknown material.
Which Cowlitz County water systems have the most lead lines?
Longview Water Department (108), Ryderwood Improvement & Service As (23), Toutle Community Regional Water (11).
How do I check my home in Cowlitz 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.