California · population 26,477
Lead pipes in Benicia, CA
10 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Benicia (population 26,477) gets its water from City of Benicia. That system reported 0 lead and 10 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 9,812, with 0 more of unknown material.
0.1% of City of Benicia'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%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for City of Benicia (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 2.3 ppb 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 Benicia.
Water systems serving Benicia
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of BeniciaMain system | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0.1% |
| City of Vallejo-Lakes SystemServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 847 | 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 Benicia
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Benicia'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
- Martinezno lead reported
- Vallejo36,385 unknown
- Hercules3,935 lead + galv. lines
- Pleasant Hillno lead reported
- American Canyonno lead reported
- Pinole3,935 lead + galv. lines
- Concordno lead reported
- Lafayette3,935 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Benicia, CA have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Benicia, which serves Benicia, reported 0 lead and 10 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Benicia?
EPA's service area maps place most of Benicia in City of Benicia's service area (PWSID CA4810001). City of Vallejo-Lakes System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Benicia home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Benicia'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 Benicia 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 Benicia whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.