The water briefing · Lead
New guidance helps utilities identify and replace lead service lines
EPA published two practical resources for water systems: one about accessing properties for service-line work, and another about maintaining service-line inventories. The documents support implementation of the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements.
A clearer perspective.The details that matter
What this means.
- The resources address property access and maintaining service-line inventories.
- They help utilities carry out existing requirements rather than announcing a finding at a specific home.
The context. These are guidance documents explaining existing requirements. The announcement does not mean that a particular home has a lead service line.
Connect it to your water.
Ask your utility where to find its service-line inventory and whether your address has a recorded pipe material.
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