Lead & Drinking Water

The Jamestown Water Department (JWD) provides drinking water that consistently meets or exceeds all state and federal water quality standards.  Drinking water leaving our treatment plant does not contain lead.  However, lead can leach into the water from lead service lines, lead base solder on copper pipes (used until 1986), and older brass faucets/fittings that contain lead.  Elevated lead levels can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children.

HELP US IDENTIFY LEAD SERVICE LINES

The JWD recommends that you confirm the material of your service line and, if it is lead, have it removed. This graphic shows the approximate limits of public versus private water lines.

To find and check the water service line in your home or business, you can use this step-by-step guide:

Find Lead Pipes in Your Home

 Here's an example of what the water service line might look like as it enters your home:

Use a key or coin to scratch the pipe close to where it enters the house.  What color is it?

COMPLETE THE JAMESTOWN WATER SERVICE LINE SURVEY

After you check your service line, please click HERE to complete the Jamestown Water Service Line Survey or use the QR code shown here:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EPA Lead & Copper Rule

RI Department of Health: Lead in Drinking Water

EPA Basic Information about Lead in Drinking Water