California · population 60,767
Lead pipes in La Mesa, CA
No lead lines reported
Most of La Mesa (population 60,767) gets its water from Helix Water District, which reported 56,811 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Helix Water District'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 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Helix Water District (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 Helix Water District.
Water systems serving La Mesa
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helix Water DistrictMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of San DiegoServes 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 La Mesa
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Helix Water District'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
- Lemon Groveno lead reported
- El Cajonno lead reported
- Santeeno lead reported
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- Chula Vistano lead reported
- Coronadono lead reported
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Questions
Does La Mesa, CA have lead pipes?
Helix Water District, which serves La Mesa, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to La Mesa?
EPA's service area maps place most of La Mesa in Helix Water District's service area (PWSID CA3710010). City of San Diego also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my La Mesa home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Helix Water District'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 La Mesa 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 Helix Water District whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.