Lead Service Line Replacement

Lead and lead lined water pipes have been proven to have significant negative health impacts in both adults and children. In children especially, lead has been shown to impair physical and mental development whilst also damaging the brain in the process.

In Lead Service Line Replacement a simple horizontal drilling technique is used. The lead line gets disconnected from the home and the water main upon entry into the home via the basement (or first floor level if no basement present). Once the old lead line has been disconnected on both ends, it is usually abandoned in the ground and a new copper line is installed. This technique is designed to cause minimum disruption to neighborhoods and homeowners. Typical replacement occurs in 3-4 hours.

SPECIFICATIONS

Health & Wellbeing

Removes potential hazards associated with drinking water contaminated with lead
Improves quality of drinking water
Modernizes water supply system

Minimum Homeowner Disruption

Crews work quickly and efficiently
Small window of water service interruption
Surgical trenchless operation minimizing ground excavation and restoration
Street traffic flow experiences little interruption

Cost Effective

Replacement and restoration costs fully covered by the city or municipality
No out of pocket expenses to customer
Customer homes returned to original standing with a brand new water service line connected