Lead Pipe Map

California · population 323,757

Lead pipes in Riverside, CA

No lead lines reported

Most of Riverside (population 323,757) gets its water from City of Riverside, which reported 68,071 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.

0% of City of Riverside'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
68,071Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Riverside (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1 ppb 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 City of Riverside.

Water systems serving Riverside

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of RiversideMain system0000%
Western MWDServes 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 Riverside

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

Find the official inventory mapCity of Riverside 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 Riverside, CA have lead pipes?

City of Riverside, which serves Riverside, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.

Who supplies water to Riverside?

EPA's service area maps place most of Riverside in City of Riverside's service area (PWSID CA3310031). Western MWD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on City of Riverside'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 Riverside 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 Riverside whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.