Water Service Line Inventory

Nov 2024 Update

Over the past year, we were able to confirm most water service lines, but not all.

In accordance with the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR), we were required to send out letters to customers with lead, galvanized, or unknown service line materials. Some customers may have already received a letter in the mail informing them to certify and/or replace their lines. See below for steps on how to self-certify your service lines.

If you did not receive a letter from us, it is because no action is required.

Per the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), our Service Line Inventory is now available for review digitally.

Click on the site South Farmingdale Water District Service Line Material Viewer (arcgis.com) and then type in your address.  It will indicate whether you are a lead service, non-lead (most likely copper) or unknown.

The South Farmingdale Water District takes proactive steps and measures to continually safeguard our community’s water supply.

In anticipation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) forthcoming Lead and Copper Rule Revision (LCRR), SFWD has been taking comprehensive inventory of the materials used in water service lines across our distribution area.

HELP US HELP YOU

The District is requesting the help of our customers to determine what type of water service line you have inside your home.

Necessary measures must be taken to test, report and replace any lead water lines that are in your home or business. It is important to note that the District has a robust program in place to control corrosion, regularly test and monitor water supplies for lead levels, even in areas with known lead service lines.

CHECKING YOUR WATER SERVICE LINES: SELF-CERTIFY

The District’s water mains and lines are not made of lead; however, it is important to check your water service lines in your home.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SELF-CERTIFY:

  • Coin
  • Strong Magnet
  • Sandpaper
  • Cellphone

STEP 1: Locate the water meter to determine the location of your water main, the pipe that enters your home or business from the outside.

STEP 2: Inside, carefully scratch the pipe’s surface with the edge of a coin. Use the sandpaper to expose the surface if the pipe is painted.

Copper
Galvanized Steel
Lead

STEP 3: Identify the metal. If it is silver, use the magnet to determine if it’s lead or steel.

STEP 4: Use your cell phone to take a photo.

STEP 5: Submit your results

WATCH A VIDEO

Watch how you can determine what type of water service line is in your home:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcO5FCE9Vfw

TYPE OF WATER SERVICE

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QUESTIONS?

Call: (516) 249-3330