Lead Service Lines in Gilbert, Arizona
What you need to know
The Town of Gilbert serves about 247,600 people. Like many US water systems, Gilbert uses water from surface sources (lakes and rivers). The town has not yet published a public inventory of lead service lines in their system.
A lead service line is the pipe that carries water from the main water line under the street to your home. If yours is made of lead, water can pick up lead as it flows through—especially if the water is corrosive or if pipes sit unused for hours. Lead exposure has no safe level, particularly for children under 6 and pregnant people.
What Gilbert has reported
As of now, Gilbert has not released detailed counts of:
- How many service lines contain lead
- How many are galvanized (steel coated with zinc, which can also corrode and release lead)
- How many are known to be lead-free
The town also has not published a formal lead service line replacement plan or received federal infrastructure funding earmarked for lead line removal.
What you can do right now
Test your water. You can request a free or low-cost test from Gilbert or use a certified private lab. This tells you if lead is present in your tap water right now—which depends not just on your pipe, but on water chemistry, age of the pipe, and how long water sits in it.
Contact the town directly. Gilbert's water utility can tell you:
- Whether your service line is lead or galvanized
- When it was installed (older pipes are more likely to contain lead)
- What the town's current replacement timeline is
Reduce exposure while you wait. If you have young children or are pregnant, use cold water for drinking and cooking (hot water dissolves lead faster), and run the tap for 30 seconds before using it if the water has been sitting for more than 6 hours.
For health concerns, contact your pediatrician or the CDC.
Next steps for residents
- Contact Town of Gilbert Water Services to ask if your service line is lead and request testing if needed
- Get your tap water tested through the town or a certified lab
- Learn more from the EPA's lead and drinking water resource page
- Monitor updates from Gilbert as the town develops its lead service line inventory and replacement strategy
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does Gilbert have lead in the water?
That depends on your specific home and water line. Lead enters through corroded pipes, not from the treatment plant. Gilbert has not yet published how many service lines contain lead. Testing your tap water is the only way to know if lead is reaching your home.
How do I know if I have a lead service line?
Contact the Town of Gilbert Water Services with your address. They can check their records. If you can see your water meter and the line is dull gray and soft enough to scratch with a coin, it may be lead—but a professional inspection is best.
Is Gilbert replacing lead service lines?
Gilbert has not yet published a formal replacement plan or timeline. Contact the town to ask about their plans and whether you qualify for any replacement assistance or rebates.
Is it safe to drink Gilbert's tap water?
Gilbert treats water to meet federal safety standards. However, lead can still enter through old service lines in individual homes. Testing your tap water is the best way to know if lead is present in your specific home.