WATER SERVICE LINE INVENTORY
THE VILLAGE OF LAKEMORE IS REQUIRED TO UNDERSTAND WHAT MATERIAL EVERY WATER SERVICE LINE IS MADE FROM. THIS CAN BE DONE BY EVERY WATER CUSTOMER COMPLETING THE SURVEY BELOW.
FOR ANY WATER CUSTOMER STATING THE FOLLOWING, THEY WILL RECEIVE A NOTICE ANNUALLY:
- HAVE A LEAD SERVICE LINE
- HAVE A GALVANIZED SERVICE LINE
- DON'T KNOW WHAT TYPE OF MATERIAL THE SERVICE
FOR ANY WATER CUSTOMER STATING THE FOLLOWING, THEY WILL RECEIVE A NOTICE ANNUALLY:
- HAVE A LEAD SERVICE LINE
- HAVE A GALVANIZED SERVICE LINE
- DON'T KNOW WHAT TYPE OF MATERIAL THE SERVICE
Service Line Inventory Material (SLIM) Notification Guidance
The federal Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) (§ 141.85(e)) requires all NTNC and Community public water systems (PWSs) to provide notification of materials to persons served by lead, galvanized requiring replacement (GRR), or lead status unknown (unknown) service lines.
Requirements Community and Non-Transient Non-Community PWSs that have lead, GRR, or lead status unknown service lines reported on their Service Line Inventory (Inventory) must provide notification to customers and all persons served by those lines.
Service Line Inventory Material (SLIM) Notifications are required to be issued annually by December 31st until the entire service connection is no longer a lead, galvanized requiring replacement (GRR), or lead status unknown (unknown) service line.
When Must Customers be Notified?
Customers and all persons served can be notified as soon as the service line material is given a classification of lead, GRR, or unknown; however, they must be notified no later than December 31st.
This notification must be completed annually until the service line is no longer classified as lead, GRR, or unknown.
For new customers, water systems must provide the necessary notice at the time-of-service initiation.
Health concerns caused by lead service linesLead service lines can pose significant health risks, especially to children. The corrosion of these pipes can contaminate drinking water with lead, which is harmful even at low levels. Immediate action is needed to address this hidden danger and ensure safe drinking water. Lead exposure can cause serious health effects in all age groups, including decreased IQ and attention span in infants and children, and increased risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, and kidney or nervous system problems in adults.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Health concerns caused by galvanized service linesGalvanized service lines can pose significant health risks due to the potential for lead and bacteria to leach into drinking water. The corrosion of galvanized pipes can release lead and bacteria, raising the risk of poisoning, kidney damage, and infections. Lead exposure can cause learning problems, behavioral issues, and high blood pressure, especially in children and pregnant women. The zinc coating on galvanized pipes can contain lead, and over time, corrosion can break down this coating, allowing lead to leach into drinking water. This contamination can lead to serious health effects, including decreased IQ and attention span in children, and increased risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, and other health issues in adults. It is crucial to regularly inspect and replace galvanized service lines to prevent these health risks.
The federal Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) (§ 141.85(e)) requires all NTNC and Community public water systems (PWSs) to provide notification of materials to persons served by lead, galvanized requiring replacement (GRR), or lead status unknown (unknown) service lines.
Requirements Community and Non-Transient Non-Community PWSs that have lead, GRR, or lead status unknown service lines reported on their Service Line Inventory (Inventory) must provide notification to customers and all persons served by those lines.
Service Line Inventory Material (SLIM) Notifications are required to be issued annually by December 31st until the entire service connection is no longer a lead, galvanized requiring replacement (GRR), or lead status unknown (unknown) service line.
When Must Customers be Notified?
Customers and all persons served can be notified as soon as the service line material is given a classification of lead, GRR, or unknown; however, they must be notified no later than December 31st.
This notification must be completed annually until the service line is no longer classified as lead, GRR, or unknown.
For new customers, water systems must provide the necessary notice at the time-of-service initiation.
Health concerns caused by lead service linesLead service lines can pose significant health risks, especially to children. The corrosion of these pipes can contaminate drinking water with lead, which is harmful even at low levels. Immediate action is needed to address this hidden danger and ensure safe drinking water. Lead exposure can cause serious health effects in all age groups, including decreased IQ and attention span in infants and children, and increased risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, and kidney or nervous system problems in adults.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Health concerns caused by galvanized service linesGalvanized service lines can pose significant health risks due to the potential for lead and bacteria to leach into drinking water. The corrosion of galvanized pipes can release lead and bacteria, raising the risk of poisoning, kidney damage, and infections. Lead exposure can cause learning problems, behavioral issues, and high blood pressure, especially in children and pregnant women. The zinc coating on galvanized pipes can contain lead, and over time, corrosion can break down this coating, allowing lead to leach into drinking water. This contamination can lead to serious health effects, including decreased IQ and attention span in children, and increased risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, and other health issues in adults. It is crucial to regularly inspect and replace galvanized service lines to prevent these health risks.
YOU MAY HAVE GALVANIZED IF: After you scratch, does the pipe material shine silver / grey? Does a magnet stick to the pipe? Is there nothing falling off the pipe?
YOU MAY HAVE PLASTIC IF: Plastic should be easily determined. Look for black, white, or blue pipes
YOU MAY HAVE COPPER IF: When scratched, does the pipe shine a golden-brown color like a penny?
YOU MAY HAVE LEAD IF: When it is scratched, do silver particles flake off the pipe? Are there no magnetic properties?
YOU MAY HAVE PLASTIC IF: Plastic should be easily determined. Look for black, white, or blue pipes
YOU MAY HAVE COPPER IF: When scratched, does the pipe shine a golden-brown color like a penny?
YOU MAY HAVE LEAD IF: When it is scratched, do silver particles flake off the pipe? Are there no magnetic properties?