California · population 22,102
Lead pipes in Imperial, CA
7,143 lines still unidentified
Most of Imperial (population 22,102) gets its water from City of Imperial. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 7,143 of 7,150 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Imperial'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 100%
- Non-lead <0.1%
Latest lead test for City of Imperial (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 Imperial.
Water systems serving Imperial
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of ImperialMain system | 0 | 0 | 7,143 | 0% |
| City of El CentroServes 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 Imperial
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Imperial'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
- El Centrono lead reported
- Calipatriano lead reported
- Coachellano lead reported
- La Quintano lead reported
- Indiono lead reported
- Indian Wellsno lead reported
- Palm Desertno lead reported
- El Cajonno lead reported
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Questions
Does Imperial, CA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Imperial still lists 7,143 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Imperial?
EPA's service area maps place most of Imperial in City of Imperial's service area (PWSID CA1310006). City of El Centro also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Imperial home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Imperial'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 Imperial 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 Imperial whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.