EPA Published “Guidance for Developing and Maintaining a Service Line Inventory”

EPA published new guidance to help water utilities and communities locate lead pipes that distribute water to homes, schools, and other buildings, especially in “disadvantaged communities”. The guidance detailed the benefits of a comprehensive and accurate service line inventory as service lines are the foundation from which water systems take action to address lead in drinking water. The inventory system will allow for the identification of lead service lines and be instrumental in the replacement of these lines. EPA will use the guidance to facilitate investment of $15 billion in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to replace lead service lines.