Service Line Inventory Update: Ensuring Safe Drinking Water for UD 6 Customers
Harris County Utility District No. 6 (UD 6) issued letters to water customers regarding the ongoing service line inventory that is being required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and being administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) here in Texas. This service line inventory is a nation-wide requirement for all water systems.
The UD 6 distribution system consists of lines 4” and larger; these lines do not contain lead. Smaller service lines connect the distribution system to the customer and include portions owned by the district and the customer (downstream of the meter). Although local building codes (COH FAQ) used at the time of development banned the use of lead in services lines prior to a state-wide lead ban in June 1988, service lines installed prior to July 1, 1988 are assumed to be “Unknown” until they can be confirmed by record documents or inspection of the service lines.
UD 6 will continue to update the service line inventory until all “Unknown” service lines are confirmed to be non-lead. This effort is anticipated to be completed in the summer of 2025 although this is dependent on the total number of service lines that need to be inspected.
UD 6 conducts regular testing of the drinking water throughout the service area in accordance with TCEQ requirements and issues a Drinking Water Quality Report on a yearly basis (Water Quality Report). This testing includes periodic sampling for the presence of lead. UD 6 has been and continues to be in compliance with TCEQ water quality standards.
As noted in the service line letter, if you believe your service line has been incorrectly categorized and have information to update the status, please contact us using the email provided in the notice (LCRR@inframark.com). The service line inventory will be updated on an ongoing basis as new information becomes available.
Additional links:
- City of Houston:
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | City of Houston – Houston Public Works - Environmental Protection Agency:
Basic Information about Lead in Drinking Water | US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency Quick Check:
Protect Your Tap: A Quick Check for Lead | US EPA - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality:
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions and Lead and Copper Rule Improvements – Texas Commission on Environmental Quality – www.tceq.texas.gov