Lead Pipe Map

California · population 9,271

Lead pipes in Waterford, CA

2,240 lines still unidentified

Most of Waterford (population 9,271) gets its water from City of Waterford. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 2,240 of 2,240 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.

0% of City of Waterford's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the California average (0.1%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
2,240Unknown material
0Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Waterford (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 City of Waterford.

Water systems serving Waterford

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of WaterfordMain system002,2400%
Waterford-River PointeServes nearby areas0000%

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 Waterford

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Waterford's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapCity of Waterford details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Waterford, CA have lead pipes?

None are confirmed, but City of Waterford still lists 2,240 service lines as unknown material.

Who supplies water to Waterford?

EPA's service area maps place most of Waterford in City of Waterford's service area (PWSID CA5010006). Waterford-River Pointe also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Waterford home has a lead service line?

Search your address on City of Waterford'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 Waterford 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 Waterford whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.