Lead Water Service Lines

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A lead service line LSL also known as lead service pipe and lead connection pipe is a pipe made of lead which is used in potable water distribution to connect a water main to a user s premises Lead exposure is a public health hazard as it causes developmental effects in fetuses infants and young children It also has other health effects in adults According to the World Health Organization the presence of lead service lines is the most significant contribut

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Lead can enter drinking water from a variety of plumbing materials The most common sources of lead in drinking water are lead pipes and brass or bronze faucets and fixtures A service line is the pipe that connects the water

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The most common sources of lead in drinking water are lead pipes service lines and brass or bronze faucets and fixtures Establishing an inventory of service line materials and identifying the location of LSLs is a key step in

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To date much of the discussion around water service lines replacement and public health rightfully so has been centered on toxic lead pipes These pipes called lead

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Lead service lines the pipes that carry water from the water main under the street to residences have long been recognized as the primary contributor of lead in drinking water we ll call

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What constitutes a lead service line The definition may differ depending on context L Low M Medium H High Liggett J Baribeau H Deshommes E Lytle D Masters S Muylwyk

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What is a water service line Lead enters a home s drinking water primarily through corrosion of a lead containing water service line or household plumbing and fixtures with lead

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Cities and communities vary in handling lead service line replacements some replace the entire line while others involve homeowner financial responsibility for private property portions This article discusses key

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Here s how to navigate the new lead pipe replacement program and make sure that your drinking water is safe The EPA has issued a sweeping new set of regulations that in most cases will require