Lead and Copper Service Line Inventory

WATER SERVICE LINE INVENTORY

In 2021, the US EPA published revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule that are intended to better protect children and communities from lead exposure risks and support efforts to remove lead from drinking water. The revisions require Public Water Systems to complete an inventory of all service lines connected to their distribution system and develop a Lead Service Line Replacement Plan. The inventory must include the pipe material and other information for both the system-owned and customer-owned portions of the service line between the water main and a structure. The Inventory and Replacement Plan must be submitted to MassDEP by October 16, 2024, and the inventory must be made publicly accessible.

In working toward a lead-free water distribution system for its customers, the Dracut Water Supply District applied for and received Financial Assistance under the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) to complete the water service line inventory and lead service line replacement plan. Between now and October 2024, the Dracut Water Supply  District  will  complete the following activities to develop the Inventory and Replacement Plan:

Review of all existing records that may contain information on the material of each service line.

Distribute a survey with instructions so customers may provide information or photos of their service line to help identify the pipe material, if not identified through records.

Conduct service line inspections where Water District  staff or a contractor will physically inspect the service line between the distribution pipe and where it enters the customer’s building.

Provide public education and notification materials to customers and the community regarding development of the inventory and replacement plan and other general information about lead, potential exposure and health impacts from lead.

The Dracut Water Supply District is committed to providing clean, safe drinking water to all customers and regularly conducts sampling for lead in accordance with all federal and state requirements. Information regarding lead in drinking water is provided in the Water District’s  Annual Water Quality Report. Stay tuned for future mailings and updates on the Water District’s website providing further information on the new requirements of the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions and additional details on those activities listed above to develop the District’s water service line inventory.

Please complete the below service line survey if you have received a letter from DWSD 

Water Line Survey - click here

For more information on lead in drinking water please visit:

MassDEP: https://www.mass.gov/lead-in-drinking-water
US EPA: https://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead
Lead Service Line Replacement Collaborative: https://www.lslr-collaborative.org/

Please contact the Dracut Water Supply District here with any questions or concerns: https://www.dracutwater.com/home/webforms/contact-us
Thank you for your help in this important endeavor