Washington · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Whitman County, WA
11 community water systems serving Whitman County reported 1 lead and 919 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,545 of unknown material. The most are in City of Colfax Water Department.
9.3% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Washington average (0.3%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 9.3%
- Unknown 16%
- Non-lead 75%
Water systems serving Whitman County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Colfax Water DepartmentWhitman County | 0 | 775 | 721 | 40% |
| Uniontown Water WorksWhitman County | 0 | 98 | 0 | 58% |
| Colton Water DepartmentWhitman County | 0 | 43 | 0 | 22% |
| Town of RosaliaWhitman County | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1.0% |
| City of TekoaWhitman County | 1 | 0 | 342 | 0.2% |
| Town of LacrosseWhitman County | 0 | 0 | 230 | 0% |
| City of Palouse Water DeptWhitman County | 0 | 0 | 92 | 0% |
| Farmington Water DeptWhitman County | 0 | 0 | 90 | 0% |
| Steptoe Water/Sewer DistrictWhitman County | 0 | 0 | 70 | 0% |
| City of Pullman Water DepartmentWhitman County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Washington State UniversityWhitman 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 Whitman County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Whitman County reported 1 lead and 919 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,545 of unknown material.
Which Whitman County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Colfax Water Department (775), Uniontown Water Works (98), Colton Water Department (43).
How do I check my home in Whitman 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.