California · population 80,279
Lead pipes in Alhambra, CA
No lead lines reported
Most of Alhambra (population 80,279) gets its water from City of Alhambra, which reported 18,453 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of City of Alhambra's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, 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%
Latest lead test for City of Alhambra (Jan 2025–Dec 2027): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Alhambra.
Water systems serving Alhambra
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of AlhambraMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Monterey Park-City, Water Dept.Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 12,178 | 0% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Alhambra
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Alhambra's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- South Pasadenano lead reported
- San Gabrielno lead reported
- Monterey Park12,178 unknown
- San Marinono lead reported
- Rosemeadno lead reported
- Temple1,578 unknown
- Montebellono lead reported
- South El Monteno lead reported
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Questions
Does Alhambra, CA have lead pipes?
City of Alhambra, which serves Alhambra, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Alhambra?
EPA's service area maps place most of Alhambra in City of Alhambra's service area (PWSID CA1910001). Monterey Park-City, Water Dept. also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Alhambra home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Alhambra's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Alhambra be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask City of Alhambra whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.