Lead Pipe Map

California · population 37,056

Lead pipes in Pacifica, CA

No lead lines reported

Most of Pacifica (population 37,056) gets its water from North Coast County Water Dist, which reported 12,283 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.

0% of North Coast County Water Dist's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the California average (0.1%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
12,283Non-lead

Latest lead test for North Coast County Water Dist (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 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 Coast County Water Dist.

Water systems serving Pacifica

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
North Coast County Water DistMain system0000%
City of San BrunoServes 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 Pacifica

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

Find the official inventory mapNorth Coast County Water Dist 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 Pacifica, CA have lead pipes?

North Coast County Water Dist, which serves Pacifica, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.

Who supplies water to Pacifica?

EPA's service area maps place most of Pacifica in North Coast County Water Dist's service area (PWSID CA4110025). City of San Bruno also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on North Coast County Water Dist'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 Pacifica 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 Coast County Water Dist whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.