Lead Service Inventory and Replacement Plan
Steps to testing your water service line material:
1. Find the water meter on your property.
2. Look for the pipe that comes through the outside wall of your home and connects to your meter. The test should be performed on the “upstream” side of the meter, or the pipe coming from the street.
3. Use a key or coin to gently scratch the pipe (like you would scratch a lottery ticket). If the pipe is painted, use sandpaper to expose the metal first.
4. Place the magnet on the pipe to see if it sticks to the pipe. Magnets will not stick to copper, plastic, or lead,
