Lead Pipe Map

California · 31 community water systems

Lead pipes in Monterey County, CA

31 community water systems serving Monterey County reported 0 lead and 286 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 359 of unknown material. The most are in City of Greenfield.

0.3% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the California average (0.1%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
286Galvanized, replace
359Unknown
107,950Non-lead

Water systems serving Monterey County

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% leadPeople
City of GreenfieldGreenfield014453.5%18,967
City of GonzalesGonzales012206.2%8,333
New Camaldoli Hermitage WSMonterey County020040%33
San Ardo WDMonterey County001950%575
Pedrazzi MWCMonterey County00760%273
Colonial Oak WC INCMonterey County00210%198
Moro Cojo MwaMonterey County00190%67
Garlen Court WSMonterey County00160%65
Sunny Acres MWSMonterey County00140%45
Cabana Holiday WSMonterey County0050%400
Foothill Estates WSMonterey County0050%183
Ventana Big Sur Inn WSMonterey County0030%66
Cal Am Water Company - MontereyMonterey County0000%128,928
CWSC SalinasMonterey County0000%114,286
Alco Water ServiceMonterey County0000%56,253
Marina Coast Water DistrictMonterey County0000%38,918
City of SoledadSoledad0000%19,732
CWSC King CitySan Jose0000%14,046
CWSC Salinas HillsMonterey County0000%7,733
Castroville Community Services DistrictMonterey County0000%7,515
Correctional Training Facility - SoledadMonterey County0000%4,357
Psmcsd - PajaroMonterey County0000%3,500
CWSC Oak HillsMonterey County0000%3,214
Salinas Valley State PrisonMonterey County0000%2,930
Seaside Municipal Water SystemMonterey County0000%2,800
Fort Hunter LiggettMonterey County0000%2,753
Little Bear Water CompanyMonterey County0000%2,327
CWSC Las LomasMonterey County0000%2,132
Cal Am Water Company - Hidden HillsMonterey County0000%1,521
Cal Am Water Company - ToroMonterey County0000%1,442
Cal Am Water Company - Ambler ParkMonterey County0000%1,370

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

  1. Check the pipe where water enters your home.
  2. Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
  3. Test your water, often free through the utility.
  4. Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.

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Questions

Does Monterey County have lead pipes?

Yes. Water systems serving Monterey County reported 0 lead and 286 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 359 of unknown material.

Which Monterey County water systems have the most lead lines?

City of Greenfield (144), City of Gonzales (122), New Camaldoli Hermitage WS (20).

How do I check my home in Monterey 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.