Lead Service Lines at EBRPD - DEL VALLE REGIONAL PARK

EBRPD - DEL VALLE REGIONAL PARK serves about 9,000 people in California with water sourced from surface water (lakes and rivers). Like all U.S. water systems, this utility is required by federal law to identify and report on lead service lines—the pipes that connect the water main to individual homes.

Current Status

As of now, this water system has not completed a public inventory of its lead service lines. No confirmed numbers of lead, galvanized, or non-lead pipes have been reported. This does not mean there are no lead service lines in the system; it means the survey and documentation are still in progress or pending.

The federal deadline for all large and medium water systems to complete lead service line inventories was October 16, 2024. Your utility may be working to meet this requirement or may have already submitted its findings to state regulators.

What This Means for Your Home

If you live or work in this service area, you cannot yet use a public inventory to check whether your specific address has a lead service line. However, you can:

• Contact the utility directly to ask about your address. Staff can tell you what they know about your service line material, even if a full inventory isn't public yet.
• Request a water test if you have concerns. Most utilities offer free or low-cost testing kits.
• Check your home's age and records. Lead service lines were banned for new installation in 1986. Homes built before the 1980s in older areas are more likely to have them, though this is not a guarantee.

Protecting Your Water

Even without a lead service line, older plumbing inside your home—solder, fittings, or fixtures—can leach lead. Simple steps include:

• Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking or cooking if water has sat in pipes overnight.
• Use cold water for cooking and baby formula; hot water can leach lead faster.
• Clean aerators (screens) in faucets regularly.

If you suspect a health concern related to water quality, contact your doctor or pediatrician. For general lead poisoning information, visit the CDC's lead page.

Next Steps for Residents

• Call EBRPD - DEL VALLE REGIONAL PARK directly and ask: "Do you have an inventory of lead service lines, and what material is my service line?"
• Request a free water test kit if one is available through your utility.
• If you have young children or are pregnant, talk to your pediatrician or OB/GYN about whether testing makes sense for your home.

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