How do I know if my house in Perris has a lead service line?

Contact Eastern Municipal Water District directly—they can tell you based on your address and service records. You can also have a licensed plumber inspect the line where it enters your home, or request a water test from your utility.

Is Perris water safe to drink?

Perris water systems test for lead and other contaminants regularly. No confirmed lead service lines are currently documented for the area, but if your line is old or unknown, testing your water and knowing your line material is the safest approach.

What should I do if my child was exposed to lead in water?

Contact your pediatrician or local health department immediately. The CDC provides guidance on lead exposure in children, and your doctor can recommend testing if appropriate.

Does Perris have a lead service line replacement program?

Contact Eastern Municipal Water District to ask about replacement programs, funding opportunities, and timelines. California has increased state and federal funding for lead service line replacements in recent years.

Lead Service Lines in Perris, CA

Perris has a population of 666,731 people served by 2 water systems. Currently, there are no confirmed lead service lines documented in the available inventory data for the area.

What you need to know

Lead service lines are underground pipes that carry water from the main water line to your home. If your home was built before 1986, there's a higher chance your service line contains lead or galvanized steel (which can corrode and release lead). Even homes built after that date aren't automatically safe—it depends on what material your specific line is made of.

The good news: lead in water is preventable. If lead is present, you can take steps to reduce exposure right away, even while replacement happens.

Current inventory status in Perris

The two water systems serving Perris are:

Eastern Municipal Water District (serving 666,581 people)
Mt. San Jacinto State Park - Stone Creek (serving 150 people)

Neither system has reported confirmed lead service lines in their current inventories. However, inventory data is often incomplete, especially for older systems. Some water utilities are still in the process of mapping their service lines, so absence of reported lead doesn't guarantee your home's line is lead-free.

What to do about your home

The only way to know what your service line is made of is to ask your water utility directly or have it inspected. Contact Eastern Municipal Water District (if that's your provider) and request information about your service line material. They can tell you:

Whether your line has been tested or inspected
What material it's made of
Whether it's scheduled for replacement
What interim steps you can take (like flushing or filtration)

If you're pregnant, nursing, or have young children in your home, the CDC recommends knowing your service line status. Lead exposure is especially concerning for developing brains.

If lead is found

Lead service line replacement programs are expanding across California with state and federal funding. Ask your water utility about:

Lead service line replacement programs
Financial assistance or grants
Interim water quality measures
Testing and flushing guidance

Next steps for residents

Contact your water utility (Eastern Municipal Water District) and ask for your service line material information.
Request a home water test if your utility hasn't inspected your specific line.
If you have young children, discuss water safety with your pediatrician or contact your local health department.
Check back periodically—inventory data is updated as utilities complete their mapping and replacement work.

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Lead service lines in Perris, CA