Lead Pipe Map

California · population 28,373

Lead pipes in Ridgecrest, CA

78 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Ridgecrest (population 28,373) gets its water from Indian Wells Valley W.D.. That system reported 0 lead and 78 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 12,602, with 79 more of unknown material.

0.6% of Indian Wells Valley W.D.'s service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the California average (0.1%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
78Galvanized, replace
79Unknown material
12,445Non-lead

Latest lead test for Indian Wells Valley W.D. (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 Indian Wells Valley W.D..

Water systems serving Ridgecrest

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Indian Wells Valley W.D.Main system078790.6%

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 Ridgecrest

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Indian Wells Valley W.D.'s official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapIndian Wells Valley W.D. 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 Ridgecrest, CA have lead pipes?

Yes. Indian Wells Valley W.D., which serves Ridgecrest, reported 0 lead and 78 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 79 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Ridgecrest?

EPA's service area maps place most of Ridgecrest in Indian Wells Valley W.D.'s service area (PWSID CA1510017).

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

Search your address on Indian Wells Valley W.D.'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 Ridgecrest 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 Indian Wells Valley W.D. whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.