California · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Butte County, CA
11 community water systems serving Butte County reported 0 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 26,352 of unknown material.
0% of these systems' 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
26,352Unknown
37,869Non-lead
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 41%
- Non-lead 59%
Water systems serving Butte County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal-Water Service Co.-ChicoButte County | 0 | 0 | 19,384 | 0% |
| Cal-Water Service Co.-OrovilleButte County | 0 | 0 | 3,879 | 0% |
| City of GridleyGridley | 0 | 0 | 2,349 | 0% |
| City of BiggsBiggs | 0 | 0 | 538 | 0% |
| Durham Irrigation DistrictButte County | 0 | 0 | 88 | 0% |
| Lincoln Grove EstatesButte County | 0 | 0 | 88 | 0% |
| Meadowbrook OaksButte County | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0% |
| South Feather W&P - Miners RanchButte County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Thermalito Water & Sewer DistButte County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Del Oro Water Co.-Paradise PinesButte County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Paradise Irrigation DistrictButte County | 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 Butte County have lead pipes?
No confirmed lead lines were reported, but 26,352 service lines are still of unknown material.
How do I check my home in Butte 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.