Washington · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Pend Oreille County, WA
9 community water systems serving Pend Oreille County reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,127 of unknown material. The most are in Ione Water Dept.
<0.1% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Washington average (0.3%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 47%
- Non-lead 53%
Water systems serving Pend Oreille County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ione Water DeptPend Oreille County | 1 | 0 | 237 | 0.3% |
| Diamond Lake Water & Sewer DistrictPend Oreille County | 0 | 0 | 566 | 0% |
| Town of Metaline FallsPend Oreille County | 0 | 0 | 179 | 0% |
| Sandy Shore & Sunnyside MeadowsPend Oreille County | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0% |
| Chippewa Water DistrictPend Oreille County | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0% |
| River Bend Water SystemPend Oreille County | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0% |
| River View Shores Water SystemPend Oreille County | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0% |
| Sunvale Acres 4th Add Water SystemPend Oreille County | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0% |
| City of NewportPend Oreille 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 Pend Oreille County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Pend Oreille County reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,127 of unknown material.
Which Pend Oreille County water systems have the most lead lines?
Ione Water Dept (1).
How do I check my home in Pend Oreille 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.