Private Side Inventorying: Tackling The New Challenge Of LCRR

By Kelly Smith, 120Water

With the revised Lead and Copper Rule calling for a full Lead Service Line Inventory by October of 2024, water professionals must begin a massive-scale project. No part of the challenge is more daunting than collecting information on private-side service lines–and systems across the nation have a long road ahead of them to get the data needed to succeed in this project. Gathering all the necessary data will require thorough records audits in addition to proactive communication and education for residents.