California · 37 community water systems
Lead pipes in Tulare County, CA
37 community water systems serving Tulare County reported 0 lead and 170 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 45,679 of unknown material. The most are in City of Tulare.
0.1% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the California average (0.1%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 40%
- Non-lead 60%
Water systems serving Tulare County
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 Tulare County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Tulare County reported 0 lead and 170 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 45,679 of unknown material.
Which Tulare County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Tulare (142), Teviston Community Services District (14), Improvement District No. 1 (13).
How do I check my home in Tulare 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.