City of Raleigh, NC
10/14/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/14/2024 07:19
Raleigh Water Meets New EPA standards
Raleigh Water customers can trust the water in their taps continues to meet Environmental Protection Agency standards, including new rules aimed at lead and copper contamination in public water systems. Raleigh meets all safety standards and has no known lead service lines.
The new rules go into effect on Oct. 16. The new requirements will strengthen requirements for drinking water across the country, replace lead service lines, reduce chances of contamination, and more.
The City of Raleigh has also further optimized our corrosion control program through careful pH adjustments and the use of specific compounds that reduce the potential for lead contamination.
Lead in water usually comes from household plumbing, not the water source. To lower the risk, run your tap for at least 30 seconds to avoid drinking water that has been sitting in pipes for a long time. Raleigh's water remains safe, and the City checks it regularly to maintain protection from lead and copper.
More information about lead and copper and drinking water can be found on our FAQ page.
Free Lead Test Kits Available
Raleigh Water customers may request a free kit to test for lead in their drinking water though this link: Lead Test Request or by calling: 919-996-4H20(4420) or by email: [email protected]
Lead Copper Rule Revision Project Map Tool
Use the leadCAST portal (below) to see if the service line material at your property has been identified. Enter your address in the search field located in the upper right and press enter; leadCAST will highlight your property on the map and display the Utility Side Material (city-owned) and Private Side Material (customer-owned) to the left of the map.
The Utility Side Material (city-owned) is the responsibility of the City of Raleigh. We are working on plans to identify and replace any lead service lines and some galvanized steel lines that require replacement.