Locating lead-lined iron pipes

Find out if your water system needs to perform further investigation during service line inventory development to detect lead-lined pipes.

Locating lead-lined iron pipes in drinking water distribution systems

Lead-lined iron and steel pipes, once common in U.S. water systems, are often overlooked due to incomplete records and the limitations of standard inspections. Without additional investigation, these pipes may go undetected, posing risks.

This article, "LCRI Replacement Planning: Determining the Locations of Lead-Lined Galvanized Pipes in Your Water System," provides historical insights to help utilities assess whether further investigation is necessary when developing service line inventories. Excerpts of this article, co-authored by CDM Smith's Kristin Epstein, PE, and Isabel Rodrigues, were taken courtesy of WaterWorld Magazine, published Aug. 12, 2024.

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Kristin Epstein, PE

Lead and Copper Rule Compliance Coordinator

Kristin is a Lead and Copper Rule compliance expert who works tirelessly to transform her clients water quality while keeping communities safe.

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Locating lead-lined iron pipes