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LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT OVERVIEW

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What is a lead service line?

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A service line is the pipe that runs underground and connects the City's water main to your home. It comes into your home in your basement. Service lines may be composed of one or more materials, including lead, galvanized, copper, plastic or brass pipe.

What are the risks of lead?

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Exposure to lead in drinking water can cause serious health effects in all age groups. The most common exposure to lead is swallowing or breathing in lead paint chips and dust. However, lead in drinking water can also be a source of lead exposure.

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