Lead Service Line Inventory for Pine Valley Border Patrol Station
Pine Valley Border Patrol Station serves approximately 36,604 people in California. Like all public water systems in the US, it is required by federal law to identify and report on lead service lines—the pipes that connect the water main to individual homes.
What we know about this water system
Pine Valley Border Patrol Station draws its water from groundwater sources. However, the water system has not yet completed or made public a full inventory of lead service lines in its distribution area. This means the counts of lead, galvanized, and non-lead service lines are not currently available.
Why this matters
Lead service lines pose a genuine health risk, especially to young children and pregnant people. Lead can leach into drinking water, particularly in homes with older pipes or in certain water chemistry conditions. An accurate inventory is the first step toward identifying which homes may be affected and planning replacements.
What the law requires
The Lead and Copper Rule, updated in 2021, requires all water systems to complete a full inventory of service line materials by October 2024 (with some extensions possible). Systems must then make this information publicly available so you can learn whether your home has a lead service line.
Getting your home's status
To find out if your address has a lead service line, contact Pine Valley Border Patrol Station directly. You can ask:
- Does my address have a lead service line?
- What's your timeline for completing the full inventory?
- Do you have a replacement program if lead is found?
The utility's contact information should be available on your water bill or through California's Division of Drinking Water.
If you're concerned about lead in your water
Have your water tested by a certified lab—this is inexpensive and gives you concrete data. The EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791) can refer you to local testing resources. If you have health concerns, contact your pediatrician or local health department.
Next steps for residents
- Contact your water utility and ask whether your service line has been inventoried.
- Request the results for your specific address once testing is complete.
- Get your water tested if you want independent verification of lead levels at your tap.
- Check back periodically—the utility must publish its full inventory as required by law.
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does my water have lead in it?
Lead typically enters water through old service line pipes, not from the treatment plant itself. Only a water test at your tap can tell you for sure. Contact Pine Valley Border Patrol Station to learn whether your address has a lead service line, then consider getting your water tested.
What does a lead service line do?
A service line is the pipe that brings water from the main water line under the street to your home. If it's made of lead, the metal can slowly dissolve into your drinking water over time, especially if the water is corrosive.
Is my child safe?
Lead exposure is a serious health concern for young children. If you're worried about lead in your home's water, contact your pediatrician and get your water tested. The CDC has resources on lead in drinking water at cdc.gov.
What should I do if my house has a lead service line?
Ask your water utility about replacement programs or financial assistance. In the meantime, you can use a pitcher filter certified for lead or let the water run for 30 seconds before drinking. Replacement is the only permanent solution.