Lead Pipe Map

California · population 158,440

Lead pipes in Hayward, CA

No lead lines reported

Most of Hayward (population 158,440) gets its water from City of Hayward, which reported 36,355 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.

0% of City of Hayward'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
0Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
36,355Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Hayward (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 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 Hayward.

Water systems serving Hayward

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of HaywardMain system0000%
Alameda County Water DistrictServes nearby areas001460%

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 Hayward

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

Find the official inventory mapCity of Hayward details

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 Hayward, CA have lead pipes?

City of Hayward, which serves Hayward, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.

Who supplies water to Hayward?

EPA's service area maps place most of Hayward in City of Hayward's service area (PWSID CA0110006). Alameda County Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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