Washington · 40 community water systems
Lead pipes in Whatcom County, WA
40 community water systems serving Whatcom County reported 32 lead and 16 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,498 of unknown material. The most are in Century Water Association.
<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 7.5%
- Non-lead 92%
Water systems serving Whatcom 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 Whatcom County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Whatcom County reported 32 lead and 16 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,498 of unknown material.
Which Whatcom County water systems have the most lead lines?
Century Water Association (30), Newhalem Water System (15), Everson Water Assoc (3).
How do I check my home in Whatcom 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.