Ensuring safe drinking water is our highest priority. In accordance with the Revised Lead and Copper Rule, Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD) has developed a service line inventory. To check the service line information for your property, please click on the Service Line Inventory Map below:
Lead and copper are rarely found in water; however, both metals can enter drinking water from household plumbing and fixtures. Water that sits in your pipes for long periods of time may dissolve microscopic amounts of lead and/or copper into household water. U.S. EPA has developed the Lead and Copper Rule to protect public health by establishing an action level of 15 parts per billion (ppb) for lead and 1300 ppb for copper. One part per billion is equivalent to one second in 32 years.
Lead Health Effects
Exposure to lead in drinking water can cause serious health effects in all age groups. Infants and children can have decreases in IQ and attention span. Lead exposure can cause new learning and behavior problems or exacerbate existing learning and behavior problems. The children of women who are exposed to lead before or during pregnancy can have increased risk of these adverse health effects. Adults can have increased risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney or nervous system problems.
JCSD Replacement Program
JCSD is seeking grant funding for galvanized service lines that require replacement. Future opportunities for service line replacement will be available on this page.
For information on financial programs to assist with service line replacements or for any other information, contact us at wqenvironmentalservices@jcsd.us
Sampling for Lead and Copper
JCSD is scheduled to implement the federally mandated Lead and Copper Rule Tap sampling program, and we would like to invite you for a free drinking water test. JCSD plans to take water samples from 50 qualified residential homes in January and July 2025.
The test is free of charge, and the results will be mailed to you. If JCSD does not contact you after you submit your survey, please assume your residence does not qualify.
If you have questions about filling out the survey, please contact our water quality department at 951-685-7434 Ext. 167. JCSD appreciates your support and participation in this important program.
Q&A
What is a water service line?
A water service line is the pipe that connects the water main to your home or building inlet. Service lines may be made of copper or other materials such as galvanized iron or steel, plastic, brass, or lead. If any portion of the pipe is made of lead, it is called a lead service line (LSL).
Why is it important for me to check if my home has a lead or galvanized service line?
Lead is a toxin that poses serious health risks, and infants, young children, and pregnant people are particularly vulnerable to lead exposure. Lead service lines and plumbing materials (including solder, fixtures, and faucets) are the most common sources of lead in a home’s drinking water. Galvanized iron or steel pipe can pose a risk if it has ever been connected downstream of a lead service line, as lead can attach to the inner surface of galvanized steel and be released into drinking water over time. Service lines made of galvanized iron or steel that are (or were previously) downstream of LSLs are classified as galvanized requiring replacement (GRR) service line. For more information on the health effects of lead visit the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) website https://www.epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/basic-information-about-lead-drinking-water.
What are the steps to check the materials of the service line?
Customers may check the water service line on their side of the water meter to determine if it contains lead. Customers will need either a key or coin, or a strong magnet and should follow these steps:
Locate your water meter, which is typically in the front yard of your home.
On the side of the meter closest to your house, carefully scratch the pipe with a key or coin, taking care to not make a hole in the pipe. If the scratch turns a shiny silver color, the pipe may contain lead or steel.
Place a magnet on the pipe. If it sticks, the pipe is steel. The magnet will not stick to lead or copper.
Customers may also purchase a lead test kit at a home improvement store. The kit will test what the material of the pipe and not the water inside of it. It is encouraged to use a U.S. EPA recognized testing kit.
A licensed plumber may also inspect your pipes and plumbing fixtures for lead or steel. Replacing older brass faucets or valves may also reduce the amount of lead that seeps into the water in your home.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or need more information about this program, please email us at wqenvironmentalservices@jcsd.us.
