Service Line Inventory
Lead and Copper Rule
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established the Lead and Copper Rule in 1988 to reduce lead and copper contamination in drinking water. Since then, the City has performed frequent water quality sampling throughout the distribution system and lead and copper sampling at customers’ households to proactively respond to the water quality in our system. The City has complied with these rules since 1988 and tests for lead routinely as required by TCEQ.
In 2021 and 2023, the EPA revised the Lead and Copper Rule, Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (2021) and proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (2023), to strengthen protections against potential lead exposure through drinking water. As a result, all water systems in the U.S., including The City of Hurst, must create a comprehensive inventory of all public and private water service lines within their system (see graphic below). This includes notifying any homes or businesses served by lead service lines or galvanized requiring replacement line. Galvanized requiring replacement service lines are galvanized piping that was or could have been downstream from a lead source.
What is a Service Line?
A service line is the piping that runs from the water main to the building inlet. Ownership varies by water system but is typically split between the water system and the customer. The City of Hurst owns the section of the service line from the road to the water meter, while the section from the water meter to the residence is owned by the customer (private side).
View the Service Line Inventory
Find your street name and number in this document to view the status of your service line.
Health Effects of Lead
There is no safe level of lead in drinking water. Exposure to lead in drinking water can cause serious health effects in all age groups, especially pregnant women, infants (both formula-fed and breastfed), and young children. Some health effects on infants and children include decreased IQ and attention span. Lead exposure can also result in new or worsened learning and behavior problems. The children of women who are exposed to lead before or during pregnancy may be at increased risk of these harmful health effects. Exposed adults have increased risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney or nervous system problems. Contact your healthcare provider for more information about your risks.
Replacing Lead Service Lines
You have the option of replacing the water service line on the private side. If you are planning on replacing the portion of the private service line that you own, please notify us at 817-788-7212.
For more information on reducing lead exposure from your drinking water and the health effects of lead, visit EPA’s website at http://www.epa.gov/lead.