California · population 37,006
Lead pipes in Martinez, CA
No lead lines reported
Most of Martinez (population 37,006) gets its water from City of Martinez, which reported 10,199 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of City of Martinez'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 Martinez (Jan 2024–Jun 2024): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for City of Martinez.
Water systems serving Martinez
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of MartinezMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Contra Costa Water DistrictAlso serves parts of the city | 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 Martinez
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Martinez'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
- Pleasant Hillno lead reported
- Benicia10 lead + galv. lines
- Concordno lead reported
- Lafayette3,935 lead + galv. lines
- Walnut Creek3,935 lead + galv. lines
- Orinda3,935 lead + galv. lines
- Hercules3,935 lead + galv. lines
- Moraga3,935 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Martinez, CA have lead pipes?
City of Martinez, which serves Martinez, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Martinez?
EPA's service area maps place most of Martinez in City of Martinez's service area (PWSID CA0710006). Contra Costa Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Martinez home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Martinez'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 Martinez 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 Martinez whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.