Lead and Copper Program
Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities (SLCDPU) Lead and Copper Program is dedicated to maintaining public health and safety.* The program includes the identification of lead service lines that are potential sources of lead in drinking water. We are also conducting extensive sampling, water quality monitoring, and public outreach.
*SLCDPU complies with all EPA’s rules and regulations for Lead and Copper.
What is a Water Service Line?
Identify your water service line:
We need your help!
Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities (SLCDPU) must identify all water service line materials within our service area. Please complete the survey below to help identify the material of your water service line and help us meet the most recent updates to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Lead and Copper Rule. By completing this survey, you may no longer need to receive additional notifications from SLCDPU regarding your service line material.
Click the survey link below to report your service line material. Completing the survey may also qualify you for a free water sample to test for the presence of lead.
Do I qualify for a free water service line replacement?
Consent Form
YOU MUST FILL OUT THE SURVEY BEFORE YOU COMPLETE THE CONSENT FORM!
The water service line on your property is outside of public right of way, but with your permission we can inspect/replace your water line for you. For SLCDPU to enter your property and inspect your water service line, we need your signature. Click on the form below to sign online.
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Sources of Lead
SLCDPU delivers customers lead-free water. However, lead can get into water as it sits or passes through service lines, internal plumbing systems or fixtures that contain lead.
The most common sources of lead in drinking water are lead pipes, faucets, and plumbing fixtures.
Copper Pipe with Lead Solder: Solder used to connect copper pipe prior to 1986 may contain elevated levels of lead.
Lead Service Line: The service line is the pipe that runs from the water main to the home's internal plumbing. Lead service lines are most commonly found in homes built before 1950.
Faucets: Brass faucets and fixtures installed before 2014 may contain higher lead content.
Galvanized Pipe: Lead particles can attach to the surface of galvanized pipes. Over time, the particles can enter your drinking water, causing elevated lead levels.
Lead-based paint peels and cracks creating paint dust, increasing your exposure.
Lead-contaminated soil particles, especially in urban areas and homes built before 1978.
Health Effects of Lead
How to Reduce Exposure
Run your water to flush out lead and copper before using.
Regularly clean faucet aerators.
Use cold water to cook and prepare baby formula.
Consider using a filter certified for lead removal.
Identify and replace lead service lines and plumbing fixtures that contain lead.
Use an alternative source of water (i.e. bottled water) if lead is identified in your home.
Remember, boiling water does not remove lead from water.
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