Cerritos, CA · PWSID CA1910019
Cerritos - City, Water Dept. lead service lines
No lead lines reported
Cerritos - City, Water Dept. reported 15,664 service lines and no lead, galvanized-requiring-replacement or unknown lines. That's good news for the service line. Older homes can still have lead solder or brass fixtures inside, so testing is the only sure check.
0% of Cerritos - City, Water Dept.'s service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement. That's lower than the California average (0.1%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Total service lines reported: 15,664. Reported all required service line types. Population served: 46,851; 15,612 connections.
Lead test results
Cerritos - City, Water Dept.'s most recent 90th-percentile lead result (Jan 2026–Dec 2028) was not detected, below both the 15 ppb action level and the 10 ppb level that takes effect in 2027. This means 90% of homes sampled were at or below that level; individual homes, especially those with lead lines, can be higher.
Lead and Copper Rule 90th-percentile results reported to EPA, in parts per billion. Dashed lines: 15 ppb action level and the 10 ppb level from November 1, 2027.
Lead rule violations
EPA's data lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 2 still open for Cerritos - City, Water Dept.. Health-based violations are treatment failures, such as corrosion control or public education; the rest are missed monitoring or reporting.
| Began | Violation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Lead consumer notice not delivered or reported | Open |
| Oct 2025 | Missed follow-up or routine lead and copper tap sampling | Open |
Source: EPA SDWIS violation records for the Lead and Copper Rule.
Where the water comes from
Cerritos - City, Water Dept.'s main water source is purchased surface water. It buys treated water from Metropolitan Water Dist. of So. Cal.. The seller treats the water, including corrosion control that keeps lead from dissolving out of pipes, while Cerritos - City, Water Dept. is responsible for its own service line inventory and replacement program. It sells water to 3 other water systems: GSWC - Artesia, Norwalk - City, Water Dept., City of la Palma.
Source: EPA SDWIS water system and facility records.
Check your own address
These counts cover the whole system. To see whether your line is lead, use the utility's address-level inventory. Utilities had to prepare one by October 16, 2024 and make it publicly accessible; systems serving more than 50,000 people must post it online.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test on the pipe where water enters your home.
Protect your drinking water now
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, filter water for drinking, cooking and baby formula. Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead. Run cold water for a few minutes after it sits for hours, and never use hot tap water for cooking.
How to pick a lead-certified filter · How to test your water for lead
Getting the line replaced
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Cerritos - City, Water Dept. whether it replaces the private side for free or with a cost share before you hire anyone. If you want it done sooner, or your utility doesn't cover your side, a licensed plumber can quote it. What replacement costs.
County pages: Lead pipes in Los Angeles County
Cities served
ZIP codes served
ZIP codes whose center falls inside Cerritos - City, Water Dept.'s mapped service area (EPA service area boundaries). Neighboring utilities may serve parts of the same ZIP.
90703
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Questions
Does Cerritos - City, Water Dept. have lead pipes?
Cerritos - City, Water Dept. reported no lead, galvanized-requiring-replacement or unknown service lines among 15,664 lines.
How do I check if my home's service line is lead?
Look up your address on Cerritos - City, Water Dept.'s official service line inventory, which utilities must make publicly available. You can also scratch the pipe where it enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and does not attract a magnet.
When will Cerritos - City, Water Dept. replace lead service lines?
Under EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements, most systems must replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037, starting from November 1, 2027. The rule is being challenged in court, so dates could change. Many utilities run free or cost-share programs now.
Has Cerritos - City, Water Dept. had lead violations?
EPA's data shows 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 2 still open for Cerritos - City, Water Dept..
Which water filters remove lead?
Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for lead reduction, or NSF/ANSI 58 for reverse osmosis. Check the certification on NSF's listings, not just the box.
Embed or cite this data
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Citation: Lead Pipe Map, "Cerritos - City, Water Dept. lead service lines," https://leadpipemap.com/ca/cerritos-city-water-dept/. Source: EPA SDWIS service line inventory, 2026 Q3. Download the full dataset on the data page.