MARTINSVILLE, VA – Martinsville Utilities and Water Resources says it is inspecting all 120 miles of piping throughout the city in an effort to identify potential lead sources within home plumbing.
The city says it needs homeowners' and renter’s help identifying water service line pipe materials that led into their homes.
The service line is where drinking water enters homes through a pipe that connects the water meter and is typically located in a home's basement or utility closet.
Initial tests confirmed lead absence leaving the treatment facility, according to the department.
The department is asking that all customers self-report their service line materials.
This initiative aligns with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Lead and Copper Rule Revision, ensuring compliance and transparency.
More information on identifying and reporting piping materials is available here.
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