Pipe Inventory Map
The City of Lakeland is complying with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR). The LCRR specifies that all U.S. utilities must create an inventory of service line materials in their water distribution systems and check for potential lead service lines. Lakeland's Water Utilities Department completed this inventory through the use of state-approved statistical methodology, physical inspections, and historical data.
Lakeland has prohibited the use of lead in water pipe construction since 1977. While the likelihood of finding lead service lines in our distribution system is low, older homes, especially those built before 1977, may have plumbing materials that contain lead. Below are steps you can use to confirm the pipe material from your service line is non-lead.
Confirm Pipe Material
Collect the following items in preparation for the test:
- Magnet
- Key or Coin
- Camera or mobile device to document your test results
Step 1: Locate where your water pipe (service line) enters your home. The service line is the pipe that connects your home to the public water main. The line will typically enter your home at the exterior of the house through a hose bib connection.
Step 2: Place the magnet on the pipe and see if it sticks. Take a photo of the magnet stuck to the pipe or capture that it did not stick.
Step 3: Using the key or coin, scratch the service line below or before the shutoff valve. Take a photo of the color under the scratch.
Step 4: Tap the pipe with the key or coin. Note the sound.
If you find that your service line material is different from what is shown on the inventory map, you may notify Lakeland Water Utilities by calling Customer Service at 863.834.9535, between 7:30am and 6pm, Monday through Friday.