California · population 31,562
Lead pipes in San Pablo, CA
3,935 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of San Pablo (population 31,562) gets its water from East Bay MUD. That system reported 0 lead and 3,935 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 408,782, with 0 more of unknown material.
1.0% of East Bay MUD's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the California average (0.1%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for East Bay MUD (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 East Bay MUD.
Water systems serving San Pablo
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Bay MUDMain system | 0 | 3,935 | 0 | 1.0% |
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 San Pablo
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on East Bay MUD'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
- Richmond3,935 lead + galv. lines
- Pinole3,935 lead + galv. lines
- El Cerrito3,935 lead + galv. lines
- Hercules3,935 lead + galv. lines
- Albany3,935 lead + galv. lines
- Berkeley3,935 lead + galv. lines
- Tiburonno lead reported
- Emeryville3,935 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does San Pablo, CA have lead pipes?
Yes. East Bay MUD, which serves San Pablo, reported 0 lead and 3,935 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to San Pablo?
EPA's service area maps place most of San Pablo in East Bay MUD's service area (PWSID CA0110005).
How do I check whether my San Pablo home has a lead service line?
Search your address on East Bay MUD'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 San Pablo 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 East Bay MUD whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.