What Is a Lead Service Line Inventory?
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) require all community water systems to develop and maintain an inventory of service line materials connected to the public water distribution system. The inventory includes both the utility-owned portion of the service line and the customer-owned portion extending from the meter to the building.
Service lines are categorized as:
- Lead
- Galvanized Requiring Replacement (GRR)
- Non-Lead
- Lead Status Unknown
ETMUD's Lead Service Line Inventory
East Texas Municipal Utility District of Smith County (ETMUD) has completed its initial Lead Service Line Inventory in accordance with EPA and TCEQ requirements.
Based on ETMUD's records review and inventory efforts, ETMUD has identified no known lead service lines within the District's water distribution system. The inventory remains an ongoing process, and service line classifications may be updated as additional information becomes available.
How Can I Determine My Service Line Material?
Customers may help identify the material of the service line located on private property by:
- Reviewing construction records.
- Reviewing plumbing inspection records.
- Examining exposed piping where it enters the home or building.
- Contacting a licensed plumber.
In many cases, homes constructed after July 1, 1988, can be classified as non-lead because Texas prohibited the use of lead-containing plumbing materials after that date.
Health Information About Lead
Lead can cause serious health effects in people of all ages. Infants, children, and pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to the health impacts of lead exposure.
Lead in drinking water primarily comes from lead-containing plumbing materials and service lines rather than from the water source itself. EPA recommends taking steps to reduce exposure if lead is present, including using certified water filters and flushing water lines before use.
Additional Information
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