Washington · 12 community water systems
Lead pipes in Klickitat County, WA
12 community water systems serving Klickitat County reported 8 lead and 89 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,307 of unknown material. The most are in Wishram Water System.
1.7% 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) 1.6%
- Unknown 58%
- Non-lead 40%
Water systems serving Klickitat County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wishram Water SystemKlickitat County | 1 | 83 | 113 | 35% |
| Klickitat Water SystemKlickitat County | 3 | 4 | 120 | 3.7% |
| Glenwood Water SystemKlickitat County | 2 | 1 | 189 | 1.2% |
| Lyle Water SystemKlickitat County | 1 | 0 | 216 | 0.3% |
| Roosevelt Water SystemKlickitat County | 1 | 0 | 57 | 1.1% |
| Alderdale Water AssnKlickitat County | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.7% |
| City of GoldendaleKlickitat County | 0 | 0 | 1,587 | 0% |
| City of White SalmonKlickitat County | 0 | 0 | 912 | 0% |
| Ponderosa Park Water SystemKlickitat County | 0 | 0 | 74 | 0% |
| Glacier Springs Water AssnKlickitat County | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0% |
| Rimrock Water AssociationKlickitat County | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Bingen Water DeptKlickitat 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 Klickitat County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Klickitat County reported 8 lead and 89 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,307 of unknown material.
Which Klickitat County water systems have the most lead lines?
Wishram Water System (84), Klickitat Water System (7), Glenwood Water System (3).
How do I check my home in Klickitat 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.