California · population 6,522
Lead pipes in Calipatria, CA
No lead lines reported
Most of Calipatria (population 6,522) gets its water from Calipatria State Prison, which reported 102 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Calipatria State Prison'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 Calipatria State Prison (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 1.6 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 Calipatria State Prison.
Water systems serving Calipatria
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calipatria State PrisonMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| GSWC - CalipatriaServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Calipatria
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Calipatria State Prison'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
- Imperial7,143 unknown
- El Centrono lead reported
- Coachellano lead reported
- La Quintano lead reported
- Indiono lead reported
- Indian Wellsno lead reported
- Palm Desertno lead reported
- Rancho Mirageno lead reported
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Questions
Does Calipatria, CA have lead pipes?
Calipatria State Prison, which serves Calipatria, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Calipatria?
EPA's service area maps place most of Calipatria in Calipatria State Prison's service area (PWSID CA1310800). GSWC - Calipatria also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Calipatria home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Calipatria State Prison'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 Calipatria 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 Calipatria State Prison whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.