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LEAD SERVICE LINE
PUBLIC SURVEY

The EPA has recently issued a Lead and Copper Rule Revision requiring all municipalities to complete a water service inventory with the goal being the identification of all lead service lines. We are asking for your assistance in identifying the service line material entering your home. Please take a photo of your service line at the water meter location and submit it along with this form.

If you prefer to download a printable version of this form, click on the PDF icon to download, print and mail to your City Auditor.

Items marked with * must be completed.

I am the:
1. What is your water service line material? (see examples on the right)
2. If you are unsure of the year your house was built, please select one of the following:
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PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM
INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SERVICE LINE
 

LEAD AND COPPER RULE
IDENTIFYING YOUR SERVICE LINE TYPE
 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

  1. House key or coin

  2. Strong refrigerator magnet

STEPS TO CHECK YOUR SERVICE LINE:

  1. Find the water meter in your basement or outside your home. Look at the service line that enters the water meter.

  2. Use the house key or coin to carefully scratch the pipe service.

  3. Compare the scratched area to the following descriptions and images:
Lead_test_area.png
PipeTest_copper
COPPER PIPE

  • A magnet will NOT stick to copper pipe.

  • The scratched area is copper in color (like a penny) or greenish in color.

  • You DO NOT have a LEAD service line.

PipeTest_galvanizedsteel
GALVANIZED STEEL PIPE

  • A magnet WILL stick to galvanized steel.

  • The pipe is dull grey or silver in color. No noticeable scratch.

  • You DO have a GALVANIZED STEEL service line that should be replaced.

PipeTest_lead
LEAD PIPE

  • A magnet will NOT stick to lead pipe.

  • The scratched area is shiny silver or grey.

  • You DO have a LEAD service line that should be replaced.

Plastic_Water_Supply_SMdA_107_DFs_edited.jpg
PLASTIC

  • A magnet will NOT stick to plastic pipe.

  • Red, blue, black or white in color.

  • You DO NOT have a LEAD service line.
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