California · 22 community water systems
Lead pipes in Humboldt County, CA
22 community water systems serving Humboldt County reported 0 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,056 of unknown material. The most are in City of Arcata.
<0.1% 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%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 12%
- Non-lead 88%
Water systems serving Humboldt County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of ArcataArcata | 0 | 9 | 3,572 | 0.1% |
| Willow Creek C.S.D.Humboldt County | 0 | 0 | 646 | 0% |
| Manila Community Services Dist.Humboldt County | 0 | 0 | 298 | 0% |
| Loleta C.S.D.Humboldt County | 0 | 0 | 284 | 0% |
| Garberville Sanitary DistrictHumboldt County | 0 | 0 | 130 | 0% |
| Alderpoint County WaterHumboldt County | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0% |
| Jacoby Creek CWDHumboldt County | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0% |
| Scotia CSDHumboldt County | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0% |
| Waddington W.W.Humboldt County | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0% |
| Palomino Estates Water CompanyHumboldt County | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0% |
| Orick C.S.D.Humboldt County | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| City of EurekaEureka | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Humboldt C.S.D.Humboldt County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| McKinleyville C.S.D.Humboldt County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of FortunaFortuna | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of Rio DellRio Dell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Fieldbrook Glendale C.S.D.Humboldt County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Del Oro Water Co-FerndaleHumboldt County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hydesville Co. W.D.Humboldt County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Redway C.S.D.Humboldt County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of Blue LakeBlue Lake | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of TrinidadTrinidad | 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 Humboldt County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Humboldt County reported 0 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,056 of unknown material.
Which Humboldt County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Arcata (9).
How do I check my home in Humboldt 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.