California · population 11,828
Lead pipes in Scotts Valley, CA
No lead lines reported
Most of Scotts Valley (population 11,828) gets its water from Scotts Valley Water District, which reported 3,854 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Scotts Valley Water District's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the California average (0.1%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Scotts Valley Water District (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 0.7 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 Scotts Valley Water District.
Water systems serving Scotts Valley
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotts Valley Water DistrictMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| San Lorenzo Valley Water DistServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 6,776 | 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 Scotts Valley
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Scotts Valley Water District'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
- Capitolano lead reported
- Los Gatosno lead reported
- Monte Serenono lead reported
- Saratogano lead reported
- Campbellno lead reported
- Watsonvilleno lead reported
- Cupertinono lead reported
- San Joseno lead reported
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Questions
Does Scotts Valley, CA have lead pipes?
Scotts Valley Water District, which serves Scotts Valley, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Scotts Valley?
EPA's service area maps place most of Scotts Valley in Scotts Valley Water District's service area (PWSID CA4410013). San Lorenzo Valley Water Dist also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Scotts Valley home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Scotts Valley Water District'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 Scotts Valley 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 Scotts Valley Water District whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.