Lead Pipe Map

California · population 49,253

Lead pipes in Ceres, CA

177 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Ceres (population 49,253) gets its water from City of Ceres. That system reported 0 lead and 177 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 11,899, with 5,076 more of unknown material.

1.5% of City of Ceres's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the California average (0.1%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
177Galvanized, replace
5,076Unknown material
6,646Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Ceres (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 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 Ceres.

Water systems serving Ceres

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of CeresMain system01775,0761.5%
City of ModestoServes nearby areas0000%

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 Ceres

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

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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 Ceres, CA have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Ceres, which serves Ceres, reported 0 lead and 177 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,076 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Ceres?

EPA's service area maps place most of Ceres in City of Ceres's service area (PWSID CA5010028). City of Modesto also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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