Lead Pipe Map

California · population 13,912

Lead pipes in Emeryville, CA

3,935 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Emeryville (population 13,912) gets its water from East Bay MUD. That system reported 0 lead and 3,935 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 408,782, with 0 more of unknown material.

1.0% of East Bay MUD'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
3,935Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
404,847Non-lead

Latest lead test for East Bay MUD (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 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 East Bay MUD.

Water systems serving Emeryville

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
East Bay MUDMain system03,93501.0%

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 Emeryville

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on East Bay MUD'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 Emeryville, CA have lead pipes?

Yes. East Bay MUD, which serves Emeryville, reported 0 lead and 3,935 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Emeryville?

EPA's service area maps place most of Emeryville in East Bay MUD's service area (PWSID CA0110005).

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

Search your address on East Bay MUD'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 Emeryville 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 East Bay MUD whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.