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Philadelphia has never had water mains made of lead, but the service line bringing water from the main to your property may contain lead. You can check the portion of your service line that enters your property at your water meter. Buried sections of service lines may contain different materials, if one portion was replaced. Find […]
Let us know if you’re interested the PWD Schools & Childcares Lead Sampling Program All items marked with an asterisk (*) are required fields. If you have any questions, or to fill out the survey over the phone, please call (215) 685-1407. Estimated time to complete: 1 minute
Use this map to see our current records of materials in your water service line. Learn what you should do based on your material. Residential water service lines in Philadelphia are owned entirely by the property owner. What you will find on this page: Service line map questions & feedback Report your service line material
The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) can check to see if your water service line is made of lead or galvanized metal. Confirming the material of service lines helps our efforts to share accurate information with homeowners and residents across Philadelphia. This work is ongoing. Inspections will take place on weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. What […]
This form is for participation in the PWD Schools & Childcares Lead Sampling Program. Items marked with an asterisk (*) are required fields. If you have any questions, or to fill out the survey over the phone, please call (215) 685-1407. Estimated time to complete: 5-10 minutes
Drinking Water Sampling for Schools & Childcares in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Water Department is committed to helping homeowners find out if their water service line is made of lead. As part of this effort, PWD is partnering with Solinas Technologies and contractors from Arcadis to pilot an innovative technology designed to help PWD’s engineers and field workers determine what material service lines are made […]
Free program to check the material of underground service lines A limited number of customers have been selected to participate in this free temporary program. If we find lead or galvanized metal, we’ll replace it for free! The Service Line Verification Program: The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) is digging to check service line materials at a small […]
Properties with confirmed lead or galvanized service lines in selected areas of the city can receive free service line replacement. As part of our mission to keep drinking water safe, we’re exploring new ways to replace lead and galvanized service lines. We’re doing this work with a limited number of property owners to better understand […]
This interest form is intended only for customers that have recently had their lead service line replaced (either full or partial replacement) and wish to have their water lead levels measured following the service line work. If you have not had your service line replaced but are interested in having your water lead levels measured, […]