Exceeds EPA Limit Lead EXCEEDS EPA LIMIT

Lead in Menifee, CA Drinking Water

Lead data for Menifee, California · 57,551 residents · 1 ZIP code

For residents of Menifee, California, Lead has appeared in public water supply sampling data.

15 ppb (action level)
EPA action level
7
EPA Violations
High
Health Risk
Reverse Osmosis or NSF 53 Carbon Block
Best Filter Method

Data: EPA SDWIS, CCR Reports, ECHO Last verified: 2026-06-04

Lead in Menifee Tap Water

Menifee, California has 7 EPA violations related to lead in drinking water.

This analysis covers 57,551 residents across 1 ZIP code in Menifee.

Menifee's overall water quality grade is C (63/100).

Is Lead in Menifee Water Safe?

Lead levels in parts of Menifee exceed the EPA action level of 15 ppb (action level). The EPA requires water systems to take corrective action when this limit is exceeded.

If you live in an affected ZIP code, consider installing a reverse osmosis or nsf 53 carbon block filter certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 and testing your water independently.

EPA Violations for Lead in Menifee

Date Violation Type Status ZIP Code
2022-10-01 Lead (Resolved) Resolved 92584
2022-07-01 Lead (Resolved) Resolved 92584
2022-04-01 Lead (Resolved) Resolved 92584
2022-01-01 Lead (Resolved) Resolved 92584
2021-10-01 Lead (Resolved) Resolved 92584
2021-07-01 Lead (Resolved) Resolved 92584
2021-04-01 Lead (Resolved) Resolved 92584

Health Effects of Lead

  • Brain development delays and reduced IQ in children
  • Behavioral problems and learning disabilities
  • High blood pressure and kidney damage in adults
  • Increased risk of premature birth in pregnant women

Health risk severity: High. Governed by the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR/LCRI).

How Lead Gets Into Drinking Water

  • Corrosion of lead service lines (pipes connecting water main to home)
  • Lead solder in copper plumbing joints (pre-1986 homes)
  • Brass fixtures and faucets manufactured before 2014
  • Stagnant water that sits in lead-containing pipes overnight

What to Do About Lead in Menifee Water

  1. Install an NSF 53 or NSF 58 certified filter at kitchen sink
  2. Run cold water for 30 seconds before using for drinking or cooking
  3. Use cold water only for cooking and preparing formula
  4. Consider whole-home reverse osmosis if lead service line is present

Look for filters certified under NSF 53 / NSF 58 for lead removal.

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