Lead Service Line Inventory — GOLDEN STATE WC - PLACENTIA/YORBA LINDA

About this water system

GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY serves approximately 50,381 people across Placentia and Yorba Linda in Orange County, California. The utility draws water from surface sources and is responsible for maintaining safe drinking water for tens of thousands of households and businesses in the region.

Lead service lines: what you need to know

A lead service line is the pipe that connects your home's water meter to the public water main under the street. If your home was built before 1988, there is a meaningful chance your service line contains lead—a metal that can dissolve into drinking water and pose serious health risks, especially for children and pregnant people.

Not all older homes have lead lines. Some were built with copper or other materials. The only way to know for sure is to test or have your line inspected.

Inventory status for your area

As of now, GOLDEN STATE WC - PLACENTIA/YORBA LINDA has not yet completed a comprehensive inventory of lead service lines in the system. This means the utility has not published specific counts of how many lead, galvanized, or non-lead lines exist in your service area.

What this means for you: You cannot look up your address in a public database to find out whether your line contains lead. However, you can still take action to protect your family.

How to find out if you have a lead line

1. Contact your water utility directly. Call GOLDEN STATE WC - PLACENTIA/YORBA LINDA and ask whether your specific address has a known lead service line. Even without a complete inventory, they may have records about your property.

2. Have a plumber inspect it. A licensed plumber can visit your home, locate your service line, and identify the material. This costs $100–300 and gives you a definitive answer.

3. Test your water. A water test won't tell you if your line is lead, but it will tell you whether lead is actually present in the water you're drinking—which depends on line material, water chemistry, and other factors. Contact your local health department for low-cost testing.

Next steps for residents

• Call GOLDEN STATE WC - PLACENTIA/YORBA LINDA to ask about your service line and whether the utility has an inventory update timeline.
• If you're concerned, hire a plumber to inspect your line or get your water tested.
• Reduce exposure in the meantime: run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking or cooking, and use cold water for baby formula and drinking.
• For health questions, contact your pediatrician or the CDC's lead hotline.

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