California · population 123,475
Lead pipes in Vallejo, CA
36,385 lines still unidentified
Most of Vallejo (population 123,475) gets its water from City of Vallejo. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 36,385 of 37,950 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Vallejo'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 96%
- Non-lead 4.1%
Latest lead test for City of Vallejo (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 Vallejo.
Water systems serving Vallejo
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of VallejoMain system | 0 | 0 | 36,385 | 0% |
| City of Vallejo-Lakes SystemAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 847 | 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 Vallejo
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Vallejo'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
- American Canyonno lead reported
- Hercules3,935 lead + galv. lines
- Benicia10 lead + galv. lines
- Pinole3,935 lead + galv. lines
- San Pablo3,935 lead + galv. lines
- Martinezno lead reported
- Richmond3,935 lead + galv. lines
- El Cerrito3,935 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Vallejo, CA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Vallejo still lists 36,385 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Vallejo?
EPA's service area maps place most of Vallejo in City of Vallejo's service area (PWSID CA4810007). City of Vallejo-Lakes System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Vallejo home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Vallejo'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 Vallejo 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 Vallejo whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.