California · population 32,585
Lead pipes in Dana Point, CA
No lead lines reported
Most of Dana Point (population 32,585) gets its water from South Coast Water District, which reported 14,193 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of South Coast Water District'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 South Coast Water District (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 South Coast Water District.
Water systems serving Dana Point
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Coast Water DistrictMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Santa Margarita Water District-Id9Serves 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 Dana Point
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on South Coast Water District'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
- San Juan Capistranono lead reported
- Laguna Niguelno lead reported
- San Clementeno lead reported
- Laguna Beachno lead reported
- Aliso Viejono lead reported
- Laguna Hillsno lead reported
- Mission Viejono lead reported
- Laguna Woodsno lead reported
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Questions
Does Dana Point, CA have lead pipes?
South Coast Water District, which serves Dana Point, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Dana Point?
EPA's service area maps place most of Dana Point in South Coast Water District's service area (PWSID CA3010042). Santa Margarita Water District-Id9 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Dana Point home has a lead service line?
Search your address on South Coast Water District'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 Dana Point 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 South Coast Water District whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.