Washington · 14 community water systems
Lead pipes in Skagit County, WA
14 community water systems serving Skagit County reported 12 lead and 51 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,754 of unknown material. The most are in City of Anacortes.
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) 0.1%
- Unknown 20%
- Non-lead 80%
Water systems serving Skagit County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of AnacortesSkagit County | 0 | 32 | 7,858 | 0.2% |
| Lyman Water DepartmentSkagit County | 0 | 10 | 94 | 5.5% |
| Cape Horn Maintenance CompanySkagit County | 9 | 0 | 41 | 2.9% |
| Sunset West Water AssociationSkagit County | 3 | 4 | 7 | 19% |
| Skagit County PUD 1 Judy ResSkagit County | 0 | 5 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Shelter Bay Community INCSkagit County | 0 | 0 | 1,017 | 0% |
| Concrete UtilitiesSkagit County | 0 | 0 | 431 | 0% |
| Cascade River Community ClubSkagit County | 0 | 0 | 252 | 0% |
| Skagit Co Water District #1Skagit County | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0% |
| Valley View Estates Water AssnSkagit County | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Creekside CampingSkagit County | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| La Conner Water DeptSkagit County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Blanchard Edison Water Assn. INC.Skagit County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Samish Farms Water AssnSkagit County | 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 Skagit County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Skagit County reported 12 lead and 51 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,754 of unknown material.
Which Skagit County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Anacortes (32), Lyman Water Department (10), Cape Horn Maintenance Company (9).
How do I check my home in Skagit 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.