California · population 56,268
Lead pipes in Lincoln, CA
No lead lines reported
Most of Lincoln (population 56,268) gets its water from City of Lincoln, which reported 21,798 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of City of Lincoln'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 City of Lincoln (Jan 2025–Dec 2027): 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 Lincoln.
Water systems serving Lincoln
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of LincolnMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Placer Cwa - FoothillServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 6,585 | 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 Lincoln
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Lincoln'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
- Rocklin6,585 unknown
- Loomis6,585 unknown
- Roseville2,638 unknown
- Auburn3,132 unknown
- Citrus Heightsno lead reported
- Folsom5 lead + galv. lines
- Rancho Cordova409 unknown
- Sacramentono lead reported
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Questions
Does Lincoln, CA have lead pipes?
City of Lincoln, which serves Lincoln, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Lincoln?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lincoln in City of Lincoln's service area (PWSID CA3110004). Placer Cwa - Foothill also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lincoln home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Lincoln'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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.