Lead in Washington Well Water

In Washington, lead levels average 9.676 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 42.731 ppb. The EPA limit is 15 ppb. Currently 5.7% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 27,360 wells.

Testing for lead in Washington typically costs around $55. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for lead cost approximately $1,466.

The risk level for lead in Washington is rated as low. The state average of 9.676 ppb is 56.2% above the national average of 6.196 ppb.