The SFPUC removed all known lead service lines in the 1980s and has been replacing brass meters with lead-free meters since 2002. However, some homes in San Francisco may have increased levels of lead in their tap water caused by deterioration of household plumbing materials that contain lead. Infants and young children are typically at the greatest health risk. If you are concerned about elevated lead levels in your water, have it tested or flush your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using the water, whenever the tap has not been used for several hours.


Call 1-877-737-8297 for more information about our water test for lead. The test is $25 per tap.

Fee must be paid in advance.  Please complete the form attached below and send it along with payment to:

SFPUC Water Quality Division
Environmental Services Section-Attention Lead Program Coordinator
1657 Rollins Road
Burlingame, CA 94010