Lead Pipe Map

California · population 63,596

Lead pipes in Lynwood, CA

12 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Lynwood (population 63,596) gets its water from Lynwood-City, Water Dept.. That system reported 0 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 9,183, with 51 more of unknown material.

0.1% of Lynwood-City, Water Dept.'s service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the California average (0.1%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
12Galvanized, replace
51Unknown material
9,120Non-lead

Latest lead test for Lynwood-City, Water Dept. (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 Lynwood-City, Water Dept..

Water systems serving Lynwood

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Lynwood-City, Water Dept.Main system012510.1%
Liberty Utilities - LynwoodServes nearby areas0000%
Compton-City, Water Dept.Serves 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 Lynwood

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

Find the official inventory mapLynwood-City, Water Dept. 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 Lynwood, CA have lead pipes?

Yes. Lynwood-City, Water Dept., which serves Lynwood, reported 0 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 51 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Lynwood?

EPA's service area maps place most of Lynwood in Lynwood-City, Water Dept.'s service area (PWSID CA1910079). Liberty Utilities - Lynwood, Compton-City, Water Dept. also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on Lynwood-City, Water Dept.'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 Lynwood 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 Lynwood-City, Water Dept. whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.