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What is a service line?
A service line is the piping that connects a home/business to the water main.
Why complete a lead service line inventory?
New federal and state regulations require water systems, such as SSWD, to assess whether lead service lines are connected to their system on both SSWD’s and the customer’s portion of the service line.
Service lines can be made from a variety of materials including copper, PVC, galvanized steel, and, in some cases, lead. Because the customer-owned portion of service lines are typically installed by homebuilders/developers and maintained by property owners, water systems often do not know what service line materials were used for homes and businesses in their service area(s).
Completing a Lead Service Line Inventory, along with routine Lead and Copper Sampling at customer taps, helps water systems ensure that customers are not consuming elevated levels of lead in their drinking water.
While lead service lines may be common in other states, they are extremely rare to non-existent in California.
As of January 2026, there have been no lead service lines identified in California per the State Water Resources Control Board.
What was the outcome of the project?
North and South Service Area
SSWD completed an inventory of both SSWD"s portion and the customer's portion of all service lines.
NO LEAD WAS FOUND.
Del Paso Manor Service Area
The former Del Paso Manor Water District completed an initial inventory of their portions of the water service line and identified them all as unknown material. As maintenance and capital improvement projects are completed within the Del Paso Manor Service Area, SSWD will identify the material on SSWD's and the customer's portion of the water service lines. In the meantime, all regulatory requirements, including customer notification, will continue to be followed.
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Who can I contact for more information?
- For questions about the service line inventory, please contact SSWD at (916) 972-7171 or help@sswd.org.