California · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Kings County, CA
9 community water systems serving Kings County reported 0 lead and 42 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,244 of unknown material. The most are in City of Lemoore.
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 4.2%
- Non-lead 96%
Water systems serving Kings County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of LemooreLemoore | 0 | 25 | 907 | 2.5% |
| City of HanfordHanford | 0 | 17 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Kettleman City CSDKettleman City | 0 | 0 | 337 | 0% |
| City of CorcoranCorcoran | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of AvenalAvenal | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Lemoore Naval Air StationKings County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Armona Community Services DistKings County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Home Garden CSDKings County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Stratford PUDKings 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 Kings County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Kings County reported 0 lead and 42 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,244 of unknown material.
Which Kings County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Lemoore (25), City of Hanford (17).
How do I check my home in Kings 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.