California · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Alameda County, CA
7 community water systems serving Alameda County reported 0 lead and 3,935 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 14,546 of unknown material. The most are in East Bay MUD.
0.6% of these systems' 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) 0.6%
- Unknown 2.4%
- Non-lead 97%
Water systems serving Alameda County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Bay MUDAlameda County | 0 | 3,935 | 0 | 1.0% |
| California Water Service - LivermoreAlameda County | 0 | 0 | 14,400 | 0% |
| Alameda County Water DistrictAlameda County | 0 | 0 | 146 | 0% |
| City of HaywardHayward | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Dublin San Ramon Services DistrictAlameda County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of PleasantonPleasanton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of LivermoreLivermore | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Alameda County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Alameda County reported 0 lead and 3,935 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 14,546 of unknown material.
Which Alameda County water systems have the most lead lines?
East Bay MUD (3,935).
How do I check my home in Alameda County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.