California · population 67,125
Lead pipes in Davis, CA
10,076 lines still unidentified
Most of Davis (population 67,125) gets its water from City of Davis. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 10,076 of 17,119 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Davis'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 59%
- Non-lead 41%
Latest lead test for City of Davis (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 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 Davis.
Water systems serving Davis
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of DavisMain system | 0 | 0 | 10,076 | 0% |
| Uc - DavisServes 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 Davis
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Davis'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
- Dixon2,649 unknown
- West Sacramento8,645 unknown
- Sacramentono lead reported
- Elk Groveno lead reported
- Fairfield91 lead + galv. lines
- Suisun1,149 unknown
- Citrus Heightsno lead reported
- Roseville2,638 unknown
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Questions
Does Davis, CA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Davis still lists 10,076 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Davis?
EPA's service area maps place most of Davis in City of Davis's service area (PWSID CA5710001). Uc - Davis also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Davis home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Davis'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 Davis 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 Davis whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.