WASHINGTON
Links Specific to Your State
Washington State Department of Health - Lead in Drinking Water - Information on reducing lead exposure in drinking water, how lead gets into drinking water, State-Certified Labs, contact information, and more
Western Washington University - Lead in Drinking Water: Frequently Asked Questions
Bellevue, WA - Drinking Water Safety FAQs
Olympia - Lead Information - Information about reducing exposure to lead in drinking water including flushing, cleaning faucet aerators and using cold water for cooking and drinking, certified labs, and contact information
Tacoma Public Utilities - New Information on Lead - Information on current lead sampling efforts and results in Tacoma, lead questions and answers document, and more
Seattle Public Utilities - Lead - Comprehensive site with information on how lead gets into drinking water, health effects, what you can do, a mapping tool to research your water service line, contact information, educational publications and more
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Find more information about your local drinking water by accessing your water provider’s Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), also known as an annual drinking water quality report. Your CCR tells you where your water comes from and what's in it. Please note that CCRs for all water systems may not be available. Here are some tips for refining your search: Only populate the state field, click 'Search', then browse the results for your CWS, or narrow your search by adding the name of your county.
Find Your State-Certified Lead Testing Laboratories
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Resources prepared by the Horsley Witten Group and commissioned by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
Useful Links
Lead in Drinking Water: What to Know if You are a Renter or Condo Owner (WKKF)
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El Plomo en Agua Potable: Lo Que Debe Saber Si Usted Es Un Inquilino O Propietario De Un Condominio (WKKF)
Lead in Drinking Water: What to Know if You are a Homeowner (WKKF)
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El Plomo en Agua Potable: Lo Que Debe Saber Si Usted Es Propietario De Una Casa (WKKF)
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Basic Information about Lead in Drinking Water Website (EPA)
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Find drinking water quality information for your community (EPA)
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Find a state-certified testing laboratory (EPA)
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How to Identify Lead Free Certification Marks for Drinking Water System & Plumbing Products (EPA)
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Guide to Choosing a Certified Lead Filtration Device (NSF International)
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Managing Lead in Drinking Water at Schools and Early Childhood Education Facilities (WKKF)