California · population 19,121
Lead pipes in South El Monte, CA
No lead lines reported
Most of South El Monte (population 19,121) gets its water from San Gabriel Valley Water Co.-El Monte, which reported 48,369 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of San Gabriel Valley Water Co.-El Monte'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 San Gabriel Valley Water Co.-El Monte (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 San Gabriel Valley Water Co.-El Monte.
Water systems serving South El Monte
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Gabriel Valley Water Co.-El MonteMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| El Monte-City, Water Dept.Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 South El Monte
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on San Gabriel Valley Water Co.-El Monte'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
- El Monteno lead reported
- Rosemeadno lead reported
- Temple1,578 unknown
- San Gabrielno lead reported
- Montebellono lead reported
- Pico Riverano lead reported
- Monterey Park12,178 unknown
- Baldwin Parkno lead reported
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Questions
Does South El Monte, CA have lead pipes?
San Gabriel Valley Water Co.-El Monte, which serves South El Monte, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to South El Monte?
EPA's service area maps place most of South El Monte in San Gabriel Valley Water Co.-El Monte's service area (PWSID CA1910039). El Monte-City, Water Dept. also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my South El Monte home has a lead service line?
Search your address on San Gabriel Valley Water Co.-El Monte'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 South El Monte 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 San Gabriel Valley Water Co.-El Monte whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.