California · 13 community water systems
Lead pipes in Merced County, CA
13 community water systems serving Merced County reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,292 of unknown material. The most are in Delhi CWD.
<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 6.7%
- Non-lead 93%
Water systems serving Merced County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi CWDMerced County | 0 | 3 | 315 | 0.1% |
| City of LivingstonLivingston | 0 | 0 | 3,589 | 0% |
| Hilmar County Water DistrictMerced County | 0 | 0 | 388 | 0% |
| City of MercedMerced | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of Los BanosLos Banos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of AtwaterAtwater | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Winton Water & Sanitary DistMerced County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of Dos PalosDos Palos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of GustineGustine | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Cal Am - MeadowbrookMerced County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Planada CSDMerced County | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Santa Nella County Water DistrictMerced County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Le Grand Comm Services DistMerced 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 Merced County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Merced County reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,292 of unknown material.
Which Merced County water systems have the most lead lines?
Delhi CWD (3).
How do I check my home in Merced 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.