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Southborough Lead Service Line Inventory
Background and Regulations
On December 16, 2021, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced final revisions to the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for lead and copper under authority of the Safe Drinking Water Act - called the Lead and Cooper Rule Revisions (LCRR). The LCRR will identify the most at-risk communities and ensure systems have plans in place to rapidly respond by taking actions to reduce elevated levels of lead in drinking water. Some of the major changes include requiring systems to inventory (identify) and make public the locations of lead service lines (LSLs) and to develop a LSL replacement plan by October 16, 2024.
Here in Southborough, we are working to identify all lead service lines. This inventory will find out if your service line is made of lead. A service line is a pipe that connects the water main in the street to building plumbing. We have gone through our in-house inventory and are now asking for your help to identify what materials make up your water service line.
Please read below to learn more about how you can help!
Does your water service line have lead?
The drinking water travels through the street water mains to your house is virtually lead free. Lead service lines, lead solder in indoor plumbing, and lead in older plumbing fixtures can cause lead to enter your drinking water.
Lead in drinking water can harm human health. It can damage the brain, red blood cells, and kidneys. The greatest risk is to young children, pregnant women, and unborn babies.
Who is responsible for the service line?
In Southborough, the water utility is responsible for the service line from the water main in the street to the curb stop valve. The property owner is responsible for the service line from the curb stop valve to the plumbing inside your home.
Determining whether you have a lead service line:
Download the following form for instructions on how to determine if you have a lead service line. After you review and complete this form, submit to the Town of Southborough Water Department via email at dpwoffice@southboroughma.com or deliver to our office at 147 Cordaville Road, Southborough, MA 01772