{"id":1237,"date":"2024-12-13T15:18:40","date_gmt":"2024-12-13T15:18:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centralstateswaterresources.com\/?page_id=1237"},"modified":"2025-05-20T20:07:54","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T20:07:54","slug":"lead-and-copper-pipes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/centralstateswaterresources.com\/lead-and-copper-pipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Lead and Copper Pipes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div  class=\"cswr-blue-title\">\n    <div class=\"container page\">\n        <h1>Lead Service Line Identification and Replacement Program                    <\/h1>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"cswr-two-column-content\">\n    <div class=\"container page\">\n        <div class=\"two-column\">\n            <div>\n                <div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"copy\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"copy\">\n<p>In 2021, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) enacted a new law that requires all water providers to inventory and share with customers the material of the utility-owned and customer-owned service lines that lead to their property.<\/p>\n<p>A lead service line inventory is a list of all service lines in a water distribution system, including those owned by the utility and those owned by the customer. The inventory must include information on the material of each service line, and categorize them as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead<\/li>\n<li>Non-lead<\/li>\n<li>Galvanized requiring replacement<\/li>\n<li>Lead status unknown<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The inventory must include the entire service line, from the water main to the building inlet, but does not include the internal plumbing. If the ownership of a service line is shared, the inventory must include both the customer-owned portion and the utility-owned portion.<\/p>\n<p>The purpose of the inventory is to identify lead service lines so that they can be removed and replaced. Utility-owned lead service lines must be replaced by 2031. This helps to ensure safe drinking water and public health.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"media \"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"content blue-bg\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"copy\"><b>What We&#8217;re Doing About It<\/b><br \/>\nAn initial inventory must be completed by October 16, 2024. After the initial inventory is submitted to the EPA and state agency, we will notify customers of all service lines that are lead, galvanized steel, or unknown. The inventory must continue until all service lines are categorized. Watch this web page for updates regarding your system.<b>What Can You Do<br \/>\n<\/b>We are asking customers to help support by locating and identifying their water service line. Follow the steps below to identify your service line material. Snap a picture of your results and submit to\u00a0<a title=\"env.comp@cswrgroup.com\" href=\"mailto:env.comp@cswrgroup.com\" type=\"custom\">env.comp@cswrgroup.com<\/a>\u00a0with the Subject Line: Lead Service Line Inventory.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"media \"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"copy\"><b>How to Check Your Pipes<\/b><br \/>\nWe&#8217;re using a combination of records, inspections, and your help! Here&#8217;s what you can do:\u2022\u00a0<b>Check Your Home<\/b>: Look for the pipe that brings water into your house.<br \/>\n&#8211;<b>Where<\/b>: Check the basement, crawlspace, garage, outside your building or\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0inside your water meter box.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0<b>Visual Test<\/b>: Grab a coin and scratch the surface of your service line. If it\u2019s dull gray and easily scratched or turns shiny silver it might be lead.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0<b>Magnetic Test<\/b>: Hold a magnet to your service line. If it doesn&#8217;t stick, your line might be lead or copper.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0<b>Compare<\/b>: Share your results with a neighbor who might have the same pipes as you.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"media \"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"title\">\n<h4><u>ATTENTION CUSTOMERS<\/u><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"copy\">\n<p>To find the status of your service line after it\u2019s been inventoried, click on your state below and find your drinking water system<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/centralstateswaterresources.com\/arizona-lsli\/\">Arizona<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"Arkansas\" href=\"https:\/\/centralstateswaterresources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/345130135f9f4c93a92f09747e0da0ce.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" type=\"custom\">Arkansas<br \/>\n<\/a><a title=\"Florida\" href=\"https:\/\/www.centralstateswaterresources.com\/florida-lsli\" type=\"page\">Florida<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/centralstateswaterresources.com\/kentucky-lsli\/\">Kentucky<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"Louisiana\" href=\"https:\/\/www.centralstateswaterresources.com\/louisiana-lsli\/\" type=\"page\">Louisiana<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/centralstateswaterresources.com\/mississippi-lsli\/\">Mississippi<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/centralstateswaterresources.com\/missouri-lsli\/\">Missouri<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/centralstateswaterresources.com\/north-carolina-lsli\/\">North Carolina<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/centralstateswaterresources.com\/south-carolina-lsli\/\">South Carolina<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/centralstateswaterresources.com\/tennessee-lsli\/\">Tennessee<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/centralstateswaterresources.com\/texas-lsli\/\">Texas<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"copy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div>\n                <div class=\"media \">\n<figure>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"media \">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.assets.sincrod.com\/websites\/content\/web-cswr\/about_messages\/progressive-2.0\/b1cd9ed887164a66af432b9fbf5d1ec6_587x363.png\" alt=\"Lead Pipe Outline\" width=\"587\" height=\"363\" data-aspect-ratio=\"unknown\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"media \">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.assets.sincrod.com\/websites\/content\/web-cswr\/about_message\/progressive-2.0\/2769d76f498448f7b088c1c5ac8376ea_c13x0-400x301.png\" alt=\"Types of Pipes Image\" width=\"400\" height=\"301\" data-aspect-ratio=\"4:3\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"media \">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.assets.sincrod.com\/websites\/content\/web-cswr\/about_message\/progressive-2.0\/8a87435a68ec467ca0f801c34a904e3a_c0x0-462x347.png\" alt=\"How to Test Pipes\" width=\"462\" height=\"347\" data-aspect-ratio=\"4:3\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"title\">\n<h4><u>In the Meantime<\/u><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"copy\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>Minimize Lead Exposure<\/b>: If you have lead pipes, you can take steps to reduce lead in your drinking water. Here are a few tips:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a title=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/lead\/protect-your-family-sources-lead\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/lead\/protect-your-family-sources-lead\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" type=\"custom\">https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/lead\/protect-your-family-sources-lead<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/lead\/how-make-your-home-lead-safe\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/lead\/how-make-your-home-lead-safe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" type=\"custom\">https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/lead\/how-make-your-home-lead-safe<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/lead\/actions-reduce-potential-lead-exposure\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/lead\/actions-reduce-potential-lead-exposure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" type=\"custom\">https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/lead\/actions-reduce-potential-lead-exposure<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Get Your Water Tested<\/b>: You can purchase a home water test kit to check for lead levels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Additional Resources<\/b>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For more information about lead service lines, visit the EPA website:\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/sdwa\/use-lead-free-pipes-fittings-fixtures-solder-and-flux-drinking-water\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/sdwa\/use-lead-free-pipes-fittings-fixtures-solder-and-flux-drinking-water\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" type=\"custom\">https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/sdwa\/use-lead-free-pipes-fittings-fixtures-solder-and-flux-drinking-water<\/a><\/li>\n<li>For more information on the Lead and Copper Rule, click here:\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/dwreginfo\/lead-and-copper-rule\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/dwreginfo\/lead-and-copper-rule\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" type=\"custom\">https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/dwreginfo\/lead-and-copper-rule<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please note if your service lines contain lead, it does not mean you cannot use water as you normally do.\u00a0<b>Your water continues to meet water quality standards.<\/b>\u00a0We 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