Washington · 50 community water systems
Lead pipes in Island County, WA
50 community water systems serving Island County reported 2 lead and 247 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,918 of unknown material. The most are in City of Langley.
1.4% 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) 1.4%
- Unknown 16%
- Non-lead 82%
Water systems serving Island County
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 Island County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Island County reported 2 lead and 247 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,918 of unknown material.
Which Island County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Langley (171), Camano Water Association (35), Port Susan Terrace Water (28).
How do I check my home in Island 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.