In accordance with the new
Federal regulations and guidelines released on August 4,
2022, Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) is conducting a
lead and copper service line study throughout its service
area.
Previous studies have indicated that EMWD customers are not at
risk; however, the United States Environmental Protection
Agency (USEPA) and the State Water Resources Control Board’s
Division of Drinking Water require that lead pipelines on
the customer side of the water meter, built prior to 1986, be
identified.
EMWD water service lines are not made of
lead. However, the water service line on
the customer’s side of the water meter may be made
of lead or steel. Lead may also be found in older
brass fixtures, valves, or solder, where pipes are
joined.
If your residence/service address was built prior to 1986, it
will therefore be included in the pipe material survey.
NOTE: Throughout 2024, EMWD staff will be on site
conducting the material survey at the service
meter.