California · 22 community water systems
Lead pipes in Santa Clara County, CA
22 community water systems serving Santa Clara County reported 0 lead and 24 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 60 of unknown material. The most are in Cal Am - West San Martin.
<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 Santa Clara County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Am - West San MartinSanta Clara County | 0 | 16 | 0 | 4.7% |
| Mecchi Water CompanySanta Clara County | 0 | 8 | 17 | 26% |
| Oak Dell ParkSanta Clara County | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0% |
| Sullivan Mutual WaterSanta Clara County | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0% |
| Aborn Heights Water Mutual AssociationSanta Clara County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Mountain Springs Mutual Water CompanySanta Clara County | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| San Jose WaterSanta Clara County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of SunnyvaleSunnyvale | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of Santa ClaraSanta Clara | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Great Oaks WC INCSanta Clara County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of San Jose - Evg/Edv/CoySan Jose | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of MilpitasMilpitas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of Mountain ViewMountain View | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of Palo AltoPalo Alto | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| CWSC Los Altos SuburbanSanta Clara County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of GilroyGilroy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of San Jose - Nsj/AlvisoSan Jose | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of Morgan HillMorgan Hill | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Stanford UniversitySanta Clara County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of CupertinoCupertino | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Purissima Hills Water DistrictSanta Clara County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Nasa Ames Research CenterSanta Clara 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 Santa Clara County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Santa Clara County reported 0 lead and 24 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 60 of unknown material.
Which Santa Clara County water systems have the most lead lines?
Cal Am - West San Martin (16), Mecchi Water Company (8).
How do I check my home in Santa Clara 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.