Lead Pipe Map

California · population 60,594

Lead pipes in Hanford, CA

17 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Hanford (population 60,594) gets its water from City of Hanford. That system reported 0 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 19,937, with 0 more of unknown material.

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

0Lead
17Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
19,920Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Hanford (2024): not detected 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 Hanford.

Water systems serving Hanford

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of HanfordMain system0170<0.1%
Home Garden CSDServes 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 Hanford

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

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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.

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 Hanford, CA have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Hanford, which serves Hanford, reported 0 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Hanford?

EPA's service area maps place most of Hanford in City of Hanford's service area (PWSID CA1610003). Home Garden CSD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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