California · population 52,311
Lead pipes in Novato, CA
No lead lines reported
Most of Novato (population 52,311) gets its water from North Marin Water District, which reported 20,923 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of North Marin 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 North Marin Water District (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 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 North Marin Water District.
Water systems serving Novato
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Marin Water DistrictMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Marin Municipal Water DistrictServes 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 Novato
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on North Marin 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
- Fairfaxno lead reported
- San Anselmono lead reported
- San Rafaelno lead reported
- Rossno lead reported
- Larkspurno lead reported
- Corte Maderano lead reported
- Mill Valleyno lead reported
- Richmond3,935 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Novato, CA have lead pipes?
North Marin Water District, which serves Novato, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Novato?
EPA's service area maps place most of Novato in North Marin Water District's service area (PWSID CA2110003). Marin Municipal Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Novato home has a lead service line?
Search your address on North Marin 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 Novato 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 North Marin Water District whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.