GSWC - HOLLYDALE Lead Service Line Inventory

About this water system

GSWC - HOLLYDALE serves 8,099 people in California. The system draws water from groundwater sources.

Lead service line inventory status

As of now, this water system has not completed a lead service line inventory. No data on the number of lead, galvanized, or non-lead service lines is currently available.

This does not mean your home is safe or unsafe. It means the system has not yet publicly documented which homes have lead service lines—a requirement under federal law. Many older systems across the country are still working through this process.

What you should do

Contact your water utility directly for the most current information. They can tell you:

• Whether an inventory is underway
• If a replacement plan exists
• What testing or mitigation steps they recommend for your home

Even without a complete inventory, you can take protective steps now (see below).

Reduce lead exposure while you wait

If your home was built before 1988, it's more likely to have a lead service line. You can reduce lead in your drinking water by:

• Running your tap for 30 seconds before drinking or cooking (flushes water sitting in pipes)
• Using cold water for drinking and cooking (hot water dissolves more lead)
• Having your water tested by a certified lab
• Installing a point-of-use filter certified for lead removal (NSF/ANSI Standard 53)

If you have young children or are pregnant, the CDC recommends extra caution. Talk to your pediatrician or contact your local health department for guidance specific to your household.

Find your service line material

Your utility or city water department can sometimes tell you what material your service line is made of—they may have old records or be willing to inspect it. Knowing this helps you understand your risk and plan next steps.

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Next steps for residents

• Contact GSWC - HOLLYDALE to ask about inventory timelines and any available records for your address
• Get your water tested by a state-certified lab if you're concerned (your utility can recommend labs)
• Take interim steps like flushing your tap and using cold water while you gather information
• Ask your pediatrician or local health department if you have health concerns, especially if young children drink your tap water

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