California · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Nevada County, CA
9 community water systems serving Nevada County reported 0 lead and 154 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 13,850 of unknown material. The most are in City of Grass Valley.
0.4% 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%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 39%
- Non-lead 61%
Water systems serving Nevada County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Grass ValleyGrass Valley | 0 | 154 | 2,041 | 6.1% |
| Nevada ID - E. George, Banner MountainNevada County | 0 | 0 | 4,028 | 0% |
| Nevada ID - Loma RicaNevada County | 0 | 0 | 2,955 | 0% |
| Nevada ID - Lake WildwoodNevada County | 0 | 0 | 1,852 | 0% |
| Nevada ID - Lake of PinesNevada County | 0 | 0 | 1,452 | 0% |
| City of Nevada CityNevada City | 0 | 0 | 1,330 | 0% |
| Washington Water DistrictNevada County | 0 | 0 | 115 | 0% |
| Donner Summit Public Utility DistrictNevada County | 0 | 0 | 77 | 0% |
| Truckee-Donner PUD, MainNevada 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 Nevada County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Nevada County reported 0 lead and 154 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 13,850 of unknown material.
Which Nevada County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Grass Valley (154).
How do I check my home in Nevada 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.