Lead Pipe Map

California · population 18,748

Lead pipes in Arcata, CA

9 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Arcata (population 18,748) gets its water from City of Arcata. That system reported 0 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,674, with 3,572 more of unknown material.

0.1% of City of Arcata's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the California average (0.1%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
9Galvanized, replace
3,572Unknown material
3,093Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Arcata (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2.5 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015, 1 still open for City of Arcata.

Water systems serving Arcata

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of ArcataMain system093,5720.1%
Jacoby Creek CWDServes nearby areas00280%

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 Arcata

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Arcata's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapCity of Arcata details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Arcata, CA have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Arcata, which serves Arcata, reported 0 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,572 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Arcata?

EPA's service area maps place most of Arcata in City of Arcata's service area (PWSID CA1210001). Jacoby Creek CWD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Arcata home has a lead service line?

Search your address on City of Arcata'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 Arcata 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 Arcata whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.