Lead Service Line Inventory
Background
Communities across the United States are participating in a comprehensive lead service line inventory. This inventory is part of an initiative mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and various state agencies to document the type of service line for all water customers nationwide. Interstate Engineering has been appointed to conduct the inventory for some communities.
The Ask
To make this inventory successful, we ask your help determining the type of service line leading into your building or home. The whole process should only take a few moments but ultimately will ensure the safety and quality of your water services.
How You Can Help
- Determine the type of service line you have using the following instructions on the next page.
- Complete a short 6-question survey online
Materials Verification Test
A service line is a portion of pipe that connects the water main to the building. To find out if you have copper, lead, galvanized steel, or plastic service on your property, you can perform a material verification test on the water service line where it connects to the water meter to determine of the service line.
You will need a house key or coin and a magnet
Find the water meter on your property, typically in the basement, mechanical room, or in a wall panel.
Look for the pipe that comes through the outside wall and into the meter.
Use a key or coin to gently scratch the pipe to expose the color of the metal. Be careful not to puncture the pipe. If the pipe is painted, use sandpaper to expose the metal first.
Take a picture.
Submit the photo with the online form.