California · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in El Dorado County, CA
9 community water systems serving El Dorado County reported 0 lead and 78 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,658 of unknown material. The most are in Placerville, City of - Main.
0.1% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the California average (0.1%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 12%
- Non-lead 88%
Water systems serving El Dorado County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placerville, City of - MainEl Dorado County | 0 | 78 | 1,777 | 2.6% |
| Georgetown Divide PUDEl Dorado County | 0 | 0 | 4,708 | 0% |
| Tahoe Keys Water CompanyEl Dorado County | 0 | 0 | 788 | 0% |
| Lukins Brothers Water CompanyEl Dorado County | 0 | 0 | 636 | 0% |
| Grizzly Flats Community ServicEl Dorado County | 0 | 0 | 628 | 0% |
| Lakeside Park AssociationEl Dorado County | 0 | 0 | 121 | 0% |
| El Dorado ID - MainEl Dorado County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| South Tahoe PUD - MainEl Dorado County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Tahoe City PUD - RubiconTahoe City | 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 El Dorado County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving El Dorado County reported 0 lead and 78 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,658 of unknown material.
Which El Dorado County water systems have the most lead lines?
Placerville, City of - Main (78).
How do I check my home in El Dorado 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.