California · population 94,010
Lead pipes in Chino, CA
872 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Chino (population 94,010) gets its water from City of Chino. That system reported 0 lead and 872 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 24,107, with 0 more of unknown material.
3.6% of City of Chino's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the California average (0.1%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.6%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 96%
Latest lead test for City of Chino (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1 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 for City of Chino.
Water systems serving Chino
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of ChinoMain system | 0 | 872 | 0 | 3.6% |
| California Institution for MenServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of Chino HillsServes 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 Chino
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Chino'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
- Chino Hillsno lead reported
- Eastvaleno lead reported
- Ontariono lead reported
- Montclairno lead reported
- Pomonano lead reported
- Yorba Lindano lead reported
- Diamond Barno lead reported
- Uplandno lead reported
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Questions
Does Chino, CA have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Chino, which serves Chino, reported 0 lead and 872 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Chino?
EPA's service area maps place most of Chino in City of Chino's service area (PWSID CA3610012). California Institution for Men, City of Chino Hills also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Chino home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Chino'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 Chino 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 Chino whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.