Build Or Buy? Service Line Inventory Options To Consider

New EPA regulations require all water utilities to submit a service line materials inventory of both sides of the line (utility and privately-owned), including residential and commercial lines. It's important for utilities to know what a LCRR-compliant inventory should look like. 

With that in mind, utilities need to decide whether they should build or buy a system to house their service line inventory data. Every water utility is different, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution, but this article will help you to explore your options and understand how a service line inventory system complies with LCRR.