Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR)

Lead Service Line Inventory

On December 16, 2021, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) Revised Lead and Copper Rule | US EPA, would go into effect to support development of actions to reduce lead in drinking water.  The intent of the LCRR is to identify all lead service lines/pipes in communities across the nation. The LCRR compliance date is October 16, 2024.

The most common sources of lead in drinking water are lead pipes (service lines), and brass or bronze faucets and fixtures. Establishing an inventory of service line materials and identifying the location of lead service lines (LSLs) is a key step in getting them replaced and protecting public health.

The City of Bethany has begun to inventory public service lines on homes that were built before 1987 as part of the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions. Personal service lines or plumbing inside residents’ homes will not be inventoried. This inventory can be found Here or at the link at the bottom of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is this being done?

The use of lead materials in plumbing was banned in 1986 under the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act. Lead service lines are the largest source of lead in contact with drinking water. By completing this inventory, we will then be able to identify the location of lines for replacement.

What is lead, and where does it come from?

Lead is a toxic heavy metal that occurs naturally. Though lead can be found in all parts of our environment, much of our exposure comes from human activities including the use of fossil fuels, some types of industrial facilities, and past use of lead-based paint in homes. Lead enters drinking water primarily through the corrosion, or wearing away, of materials containing lead in household plumbing and the water distribution system, such as the pipes that connect your house to the water main (service lines). The most common sources of lead in drinking water are lead pipes, faucets, and fixtures. Lead can dissolve or flake into the water that flows from your faucets.

Here is an infographic provided by the United States EPA that includes more information on sources of lead in drinking water and how to reduce your exposure: Infographic: Lead in Drinking Water | US EPA

What does the inventorying consist of?

The City of Bethany utilizes information from multiple databases to obtain the necessary information regarding what types of materials the service lines are composed of. We apply information from outside sources regarding housing construction dates, as well as internal databases to verify any service line repairs, installs, inspections to lines, permits or updates that would signify new materials used that do not consist of lead.  

What is the city’s responsibility vs my responsibility?

The public service line (City of Bethany's responsibility) is the line that connects the water meter to the water main located in the street or easement. The City of Bethany is responsible for maintenance and repairs to this section. The private service line is the portion of the line that connects the water meter to the home or business. The home/business owner is responsible for maintenance and repairs to this section.

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Where can I learn more about lead and risks associated with exposure?

Here is a useful link from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA): 


Can I have someone independently test my home for lead?

Yes, contact DEQ’s State Environmental Laboratory at (405) 702-1000 or (866) 412-3057.


City of Bethany Lead Line Inevntory