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Disturbing Lead Service Lines

Field work that cuts, bends, or reshapes the service line can release lead. It has been hypothesized that vibrations within a few yards might also be an issue. For example, one peer-reviewed paper suggests surface activities that indirectly vibrate lead service lines could lead to increased lead release. 

More research is needed to know exactly what activities cause lead service lines to vibrate enough to release lead into the water. Affected households should be notified by anyone doing such work near the home’s service line.


Construction Activity:
Construction in the street or yard affecting a service line may affect water quality in the home. Impacted homes should be instructed to flush their service line.
Construction activities exposing lead service lines (LSLs) can disturb the pipe, and other construction activities can affect water quality. Households impacted by construction should be notified that construction could impact water quality, including the possible release of lead in the drinking water.
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The goal of the Lead Service Line Replacement Collaborative is to accelerate voluntary lead service line replacement in communities across the United States.
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  • Home
  • Roadmap
    • Getting Started
    • Legal Factors
    • Funding
    • Plan Development
  • Replacement
    • Approaches to Replacement
    • Preparing an Inventory
    • Understanding Replacement Techniques
    • Communicating About LSLs
    • Coordinating Replacement
  • Policies
    • Community Access to Funding
    • Helping Consumers
    • Requiring LSL Replacement
    • Engaging other Programs
    • Risk Communication Improvement
  • EPA's LCR
    • Key Terms
    • Key Requirements and Opportunities
  • Resources
    • Intro to LSL Replacement
    • Case Examples
    • Equity
    • Matchmaking Survey
    • Child Care and Schools
    • Webinars >
      • Upcoming Webinars and Events
    • Recursos en Español
    • Downloadable Resources
    • Filling Data Gaps
  • News
  • About Us
    • FAQs
    • Feedback