WASILLA WATER SYSTEM Lead Service Line Inventory
About This Water System
Wasilla Water System serves approximately 18,492 people in Alaska. The system draws from groundwater sources.
Lead Service Line Inventory Status
As of now, Wasilla Water System has not yet completed a lead service line inventory. This means the utility has not publicly documented how many lead pipes connect homes to the main water lines in their service area.
The Safe Drinking Water Act requires all water systems to identify and inventory lead service lines by specific deadlines. If your water system hasn't finished this work, it's typically underway or planned.
What This Means for Your Home
Without a completed inventory, you may not know whether your home has a lead service line—the buried pipe that runs from the public water main into your house. Lead service lines are most common in homes built before the 1980s, though they exist in newer homes too.
Even if your water system's inventory is incomplete, you can take steps now:
- Contact Wasilla Water System directly to ask if they have records for your property.
- Request a water test from a certified lab. Testing costs $20–50 and tells you if lead is present in your water.
- If you rent, ask your landlord or property manager whether the building has a lead service line.
Lead exposure is a real health concern, especially for young children and pregnant people. The CDC recommends action if your tap water tests above 15 parts per billion (ppb) for lead.
Next Steps for Residents
- Contact your water utility at Wasilla Water System to ask about lead service line records for your address and their inventory timeline.
- Request a free or low-cost water test from a certified laboratory to check your tap water.
- If you have children under 6 or are pregnant, talk to your pediatrician or doctor about lead exposure risks and testing options.
- Visit the EPA's Lead and Copper Rule page for more information on lead in drinking water and protection steps.
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does Wasilla Water System have lead in the water?
Wasilla Water System has not completed a lead service line inventory yet, so the utility does not have a public count of how many lead pipes exist in their service area. You can request a water test from a certified lab to check your tap water specifically.
How do I know if my home has a lead service line?
Contact Wasilla Water System with your address to ask if they have records of your service line material. You can also hire a plumber to inspect the pipe where it enters your home, or request a water test to see if lead is present.
Is it safe to drink tap water from Wasilla?
Wasilla Water System is required to treat water to meet federal safety standards. If you're concerned about lead specifically, a water test ($20–50 from a certified lab) will give you a clear answer for your home.
When will Wasilla Water System finish its lead inventory?
The inventory timeline is not yet public. Contact Wasilla Water System directly to ask when they expect to complete and release their lead service line inventory.