Public Notices of Lead Exceedances in Local Water Systems in the Pacific Southwest

EPA recently issued notices to inform people that testing conducted by their local water system showed lead levels exceeding lead action level in some homes and/or buildings. When samples are found above this measure (0.015mg/L), it indicates that the water system may need to adjust treatment or replace lead pipes.

As required by the Safe Drinking Water ActSafe Drinking Water Act An Act passed by the US Congress in 1974. The Act establishes a cooperative program among local, state and federal agencies to insure safe drinking water for consumers. (SDWA), EPA is notifying communities of lead action level exceedances when a water system fails to provide a timely notice. EPA’s notice includes important information to protect public health, including potential health effects and what actions people can take to reduce their exposure. EPA intends to work with water systems and states to ensure they are taking any actions required as a result of the exceedance, including the requirement to provide timely public notice to all persons served by the water system.

For actions EPA recommends people take if they are concerned about lead in drinking water, the public can visit Important Steps You Can Take to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water and/or contact your local water system and health department.

• Public Notice of Lead Action Level Exceedance for Users of the Burrel Union Elementary School, Burrel CA, Public Water System (pdf) (204.7 KB, April 9, 2025)
  On April 9, 2025, EPA provided notice that it has recently learned there has been an exceedance of the lead action level at the Burrel Union Elementary School, Burrel CA, public water system.
• Public Notice of Lead Action Level Exceedance for Users of the Houghton-Kearney School, Fresno, CA, Public Water System (pdf) (203.09 KB, April 9, 2025)
  On April 9, 2025, EPA provided notice that it has recently learned there has been an exceedance of the lead action level at the Houghton-Kearney School, Fresno, CA, public water system.
• Public Notice of Lead Action Level Exceedance for Users of the Camp Stevens, Julian, CA, Public Water System (pdf) (204.01 KB, April 10, 2025)
  On April 10, 2025, EPA provided notice that it has recently learned there has been an exceedance of the lead action level at the Camp Stevens, Julian, CA, public water system.
• Public Notice of Lead Action Level Exceedance for Users of the USN San Clemente Island, San Diego, CA, Public Water System (pdf) (202.43 KB, April 9, 2025)
  On April 9, 2025, EPA provided notice that it has recently learned that there has been an exceedance of the lead action level at the U.S. Navy's (USN) San Clemente Island, San Diego, CA, public water system.
• Public Notice of Lead Action Level Exceedance for Users of the Lodi USD-Turner Academy at Tokay Colony, Lodi, CA, Public Water System (pdf) (203.75 KB, April 9, 2025)
  On April 9, 2025, EPA provided notice that it has recently learned there has been an exceedance of the lead action level at the Lodi Unified School District (USD) Turner Academy at Tokay Colony, Lodi, CA, public water system.
• Public Notice of Lead Action Level Exceedance for Users of the Kensington Hotel, CNMI, Public Water System (pdf) (317.63 KB, April 9, 2025)
  On April 9, 2025, EPA provided notice that it has recently learned there has been an exceedance of the lead action level at the Kensington Hotel, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), public water system.