Lead Pipe Map

California · population 10,695

Lead pipes in Placerville, CA

78 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Placerville (population 10,695) gets its water from Placerville, City of - Main. That system reported 0 lead and 78 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,973, with 1,777 more of unknown material.

2.6% of Placerville, City of - Main's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the California average (0.1%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
78Galvanized, replace
1,777Unknown material
1,118Non-lead

Latest lead test for Placerville, City of - Main (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 Placerville, City of - Main.

Water systems serving Placerville

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Placerville, City of - MainMain system0781,7772.6%
El Dorado ID - MainAlso serves parts of the city0000%

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 Placerville

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

Find the official inventory mapPlacerville, City of - Main details

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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 Placerville, CA have lead pipes?

Yes. Placerville, City of - Main, which serves Placerville, reported 0 lead and 78 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,777 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Placerville?

EPA's service area maps place most of Placerville in Placerville, City of - Main's service area (PWSID CA0910003). El Dorado ID - Main also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on Placerville, City of - Main'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 Placerville 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 Placerville, City of - Main whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.