Where is lead found?
Although the U.S. Congress took steps to limit lead in pipes in 1986 and again in 2014, lead may still be in a home’s plumbing and fixtures. Lead in plumbing can contribute to lead in drinking water by slowly dissolving into the water it comes in contact with, or breaking off in tiny pieces as the water flows through in a process called corrosion.
There is no lead in the water that leaves the Aquarion treatment plant, or the large underground pipes it runs through to reach customers, called water mains. But, lead can enter your tap water through a service line, which is the line that brings water from the main to your house, and also from the pipes, plumbing and faucets inside your home.
Aquarion consistently complies with Federal and State water quality standards, including those for lead. In some systems, Aquarion also adjusts the water’s chemistry to prevent corrosion that may result in lead at the tap. Each year, we report to customers the levels of lead and many other potentially hazardous substances that may be in water systems.
