Why should I replace my private lead service line?

If your private service line on your property is lead or you have lead plumbing inside your home, it is possible that lead could contaminate your drinking water.

Lead is a toxic metal that was used for decades in products found in and around our homes. Swallowing lead paint chips or breathing in lead paint dust presents the biggest risk of exposure. Ingestion can cause health concerns for people of all ages, particularly pregnant women, infants, and young children. In children, low exposure levels have been linked to learning disabilities, behavioral problems, and other issues. No amount of lead is safe.