Does Lead Have To Exist For Predictive Modeling To Work?

BlueConduit recently hosted a webinar around state-specific LSLI compliance and the upcoming inventory submission deadline of Oct. 16. One of the questions received was: Does your water system have to have known lead for predictive modeling to be effective?

Using predictive modeling as it relates to identifying the likelihood of lead service lines can feel like a daunting task. How can you be sure that you’re accurately predicting the presence of lead (or lack thereof) in your system? Do you have to have found lead already in order for the predictions to be effective?