California · 36 community water systems
Lead pipes in San Diego County, CA
36 community water systems serving San Diego County reported 0 lead and 13 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 582 of unknown material. The most are in Rainbow Municipal WD.
<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 <0.1%
- Non-lead 100%
Water systems serving San Diego County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Municipal WDSan Diego County | 0 | 13 | 67 | 0.1% |
| Cuyamaca Water DistrictSan Diego County | 0 | 0 | 163 | 0% |
| Lake Wohlford ResortSan Diego County | 0 | 0 | 144 | 0% |
| Pine Valley Trailer ParkSan Diego County | 0 | 0 | 95 | 0% |
| Wynola Water DistrictSan Diego County | 0 | 0 | 85 | 0% |
| Sunrise Estates Mutual Water CompanySan Diego County | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0% |
| Yuima Municipal Water District IdaSan Diego County | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Yuima Municipal Water DistrictSan Diego County | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| City of San DiegoSan Diego | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Helix Water DistrictSan Diego County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Otay Water DistrictSan Diego County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sweetwater AuthoritySan Diego County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of OceansideOceanside | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of EscondidoEscondido | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Vista Irrigation DistrictSan Diego County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Vallecitos WDSan Diego County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Cal-Am Water CoronadoSan Diego County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Carlsbad MWDSan Diego County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Padre Dam MWDSan Diego County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Olivenhain MWDSan Diego County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of PowayPoway | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Camp Pendleton (South)San Diego County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| San Dieguito WDSan Diego County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ramona Municipal WDSan Diego County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lakeside WDSan Diego County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Fallbrook PUDSan Diego County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Valley Center MWDSan Diego County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Rincon del Diablo MWD (Id-1)San Diego County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Santa Fe I.D.San Diego County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Camp Pendleton (North)San Diego County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Rincon del Diablo MWD (Id-A)San Diego County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of Del MarDel Mar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Borrego WDSan Diego County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Naval Medical Center San DiegoSan Diego County | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Pine Valley Mutual WCSan Diego County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Majestic Pines Community SDSan Diego County | 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 San Diego County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving San Diego County reported 0 lead and 13 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 582 of unknown material.
Which San Diego County water systems have the most lead lines?
Rainbow Municipal WD (13).
How do I check my home in San Diego 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.