California · population 112,431
Lead pipes in Temecula, CA
No lead lines reported
Most of Temecula (population 112,431) gets its water from Rancho California Water District, which reported 44,956 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Rancho California 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 Rancho California Water District (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 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 Rancho California Water District.
Water systems serving Temecula
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho California Water DistrictMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Eastern Municipal WDAlso serves parts of the city | 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 Temecula
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Rancho California 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
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Questions
Does Temecula, CA have lead pipes?
Rancho California Water District, which serves Temecula, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Temecula?
EPA's service area maps place most of Temecula in Rancho California Water District's service area (PWSID CA3310038). Eastern Municipal WD also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Temecula home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Rancho California 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 Temecula 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 Rancho California Water District whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.