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Seaford Public Works asks residents to report water service line materials under EPA rule update
Summary
The City of Seaford Public Works says it has hired contractor 120 Water to inventory service lines under EPA Lead and Copper Rule updates and asks residents to complete a brief survey (postcard or online, with photo if possible) to identify customer-owned pipe materials so the city can find lead and galvanized lines.
The City of Seaford Public Works Department announced a program to identify the materials used in residential water service lines after updates to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Lead and Copper Rule. The city said it has compiled known data from GIS records, billing and work-order systems and has retained contractor 120 Water to plan, manage and execute a full inventory of service lines. The effort aims to identify any lead or galvanized customer-owned pipe segments.
City staff explained that water service lines have two parts'one owned by the city and one owned by the customer'and that ownership switches at the curb stop. Residents were asked to locate where the service line enters their home (often in basements or the lowest level), use the city's pipe identity chart to determine the material, and, if unsure, try simple tests such as scratching the pipe (lead scratches easily) or using a magnet (lead is not magnetic). The city also requested that residents submit a photo of the service line when completing the online survey.
Residents can respond by returning a postcard or by scanning the QR code provided with the mailing or by visiting seafordde.com to complete the online survey and upload a photo. The city framed the outreach as part of its commitment to protecting drinking water and complying with federal requirements. The announcement did not specify timelines for completion of the inventory, estimated costs for the work beyond the contractor engagement, or whether replacement of identified lead lines is funded or scheduled.
