California · population 78,863
Lead pipes in Tustin, CA
130 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Tustin (population 78,863) gets its water from City of Tustin. That system reported 0 lead and 130 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 14,136, with 0 more of unknown material.
0.9% of City of Tustin'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) 0.9%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for City of Tustin (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 City of Tustin.
Water systems serving Tustin
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of TustinMain system | 0 | 130 | 0 | 0.9% |
| Irvine Ranch Water DistrictServes 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 Tustin
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Tustin'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
- Santa Anano lead reported
- Irvineno lead reported
- Orangeno lead reported
- Villa Parkno lead reported
- Costa Mesano lead reported
- Newport Beachno lead reported
- Fountain Valleyno lead reported
- Anaheimno lead reported
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Questions
Does Tustin, CA have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Tustin, which serves Tustin, reported 0 lead and 130 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Tustin?
EPA's service area maps place most of Tustin in City of Tustin's service area (PWSID CA3010046). Irvine Ranch Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Tustin home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Tustin'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 Tustin 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 Tustin whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.