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Water service line
material is unknown
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Water service line
is made of galvanized steel previously connected
to lead
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Water service line
is made of lead
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Context of Communication:
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Your water service line material is unknown and may contain lead or galvanized steel previously connected to lead, which can increase the risk of lead exposure. However, the City's water has met or exceeded water quality standards. The City’s water is consistently below the action levels as defined by EGLE lead and copper safety standards.
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Your water service line includes galvanized steel previously connected to lead, which increases the risk of lead exposure. However, the City's water has met or exceeded water quality standards. The City’s water is consistently below the action levels as defined by EGLE lead and copper safety standards.
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Your water service line contains lead, increasing the risk of lead exposure. However, the City's water has met or exceeded water quality standards. The City’s water is consistently below the action levels as defined by EGLE lead and copper safety standards.
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Action the
City of Plymouth is taking:
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The City of Plymouth has plans to replace all lead and galvanized steel previously connected to lead service lines within the next 10 years.
In the last year, we have replaced over 25 lead and/or galvanized steel previously connected to lead service lines. We are currently working to replace more of these service lines every year until no existing lead or galvanized steel lines are connected to the system.
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Action Required by Residents:
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Contact the City of Plymouth Municipal Services Department to schedule an appointment for a City water technician to meet at your property to identify the material(s) of your service line.
The water technician will inspect the area where the pipe enters your home/business, near where the water meter is located.
Appointments may be made by calling or emailing the water department staff at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 734-453-7737 ext. 0
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Review the enclosed flier for steps you can take to reduce your exposure to lead in drinking water.
In addition to your service line, other plumbing in your home may contain lead and could increase the levels of lead in your drinking water. These may include faucets, valves, and soldered joints. It is recommended that homeowners contact a licensed plumber and have a plumbing assessment done to determine if your in-home plumbing is a source of lead in your drinking water.
Please note, the City monitors the water quality annually, as required by EGLE, and has not exceeded lead or copper action levels.
Please visit Michigan.gov/MILeadSafe for more information about sources of lead and what you can do to reduce your exposure.
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Health risk
associated with
Service Line material:
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Lead can cause serious health and developmental problems, especially in developing fetuses and young children. If your home service line contains lead you are at an increased risk of lead exposure.
This letter is to notify you of this risk and provide information to help you reduce the risk of lead exposure.
As well as, provide information on who to contact to help us identify the material(s) your service line is made of.
Please contact City of Plymouth Department of Municipal Services at [email protected]or 734-453-7737 ext. 0 to schedule an appointment for a City water technician to meet at your property to identify the material(s) of your service line.
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Lead can cause serious health and developmental problems, especially in developing fetuses and young children. Because your service line contains lead, you are at an increased risk of lead exposure.
This letter is to notify you of this risk and provides information to help you reduce your risk of lead exposure.
What is the City of Plymouth doing to reduce your risk?
- The City of Plymouth is supplied treated drinking water from Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA). The treatment process done by GLWA adds protective elements to the water to prevent corrosion of plumbing pipes. GLWA is continuously working to optimize the drinking water treatment process and is currently increasing the corrosion control.
- Municipal Services is continuing to prioritize infrastructure improvements that include replacing lead and galvanized steel previously connected to lead water service lines. The cost to replace your service line will be covered by the water system.
- The City conducts annual water sampling and testing as required by EGLE. Locations with full lead service lines are prioritized for our compliance sampling. The City has not exceeded lead or copper action levels. If you have any questions about water sampling contact us.
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For additional information about your water system or a copy of City of Plymouth’s Consumer Confidence Report, an annual report on what is in your drinking water, including lead and copper levels, can be found here.
Per EGLE regulations, we will continue to notify all locations served by a lead service line on an annual basis until the service line has been replaced.
Please contact City of Plymouth Department of Municipal Services at [email protected] or 734-453-7737 ext. 0 if you have questions regarding this letter.