Metro Water Services views public health as a core part of our mission. We consistently provide safe, reliable water services that meet or exceed all state and federal standards for public health, including compliance with the Lead and Copper Rule.
In January 2021, the EPA issued revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule. The strengthened rule better protects children and communities from the risks of lead exposure by better protecting children at schools and childcare facilities, removing lead pipes, and empowering communities through information.
In response to the strengthened rules, Metro Water Services began the P.I.P.E. Program.
Prevent - We prevent metals from leaching into water by properly balancing water chemistry.
Inform - We inform our community through our website and service line inventory.
Protect - We protect health with extensive sampling in the community and at schools and day cares.
Eliminate - We will eliminate the risk with the removal of lead service lines.
Prevent: Corrosion Control Program
We prevent metals from leaching into drinking water.
Inform: Water Service Line Inventory
We inform our community
Protect: Lab Analysis and Service Line Testing
We protect public health with extensive sampling in the community.
Eliminate: Service Line Replacement
We will eliminate risk with the removal of lead service lines.
Hotlines
- National Lead Information Center: 1-800-424-LEAD
- EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline 1-800-426-4791
Download our Preventing Lead In Your Drinking Water brochure.
Water Quality Reports
Read Metro Water Services’ annual consumer confidence report (CCR) to find information about your drinking water.
View results of lead analysis since 1995.
You can also contact the Metro Health Department or talk to your doctor about reducing your family’s exposure to lead.