Like most older cities homes built before the 1980 s were typically built with a lead service line the pipe that connects the city water supply to your household plumbing.
Lead water service lines dc.
Dc water always pays for lead pipe replacement in public space and new district funds will help customers pay for replacement on.
Dc water strongly encourages residents to identify and remove any lead pipes or plumbing materials serving their home especially lead service lines.
For information about your service line contact customer service at 202 354 3600 or.
You can use our service line map to see if your property has or might have a lead service line.
The district dc water has collected pipe material data for service lines based on permit records water.
Protecting drinking water from lead sources is the shared responsibility of dc water and the property owner.