Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPWT) is mailing out notifications to customers concerning the possibility of lead in their water service lines. This initiative is part of adherence to new requirements set forth by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as informed by a statement from Baltimore County. Scheduled between Oct. 17 and Nov. 17, these notifications aim to educate the public on the composition of the water lines servicing their properties, and the DPWT encourages recipients to be vigilant regarding the materials used in these lines, with the acting director stressing the importance of this knowledge for all community members.
Baltimore is working to improve its water systems as part of a national effort following the EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Revisions of 2021. Although Baltimore County stopped installing lead water lines in 1961, the Department is still collaborating with the Baltimore City Department of Public Works to remove lead from drinking water. As part of this campaign, they will send letters to residential, commercial, and industrial customers to gather information about any remaining leads. Still, only those marked with blue dots on an online survey must participate.
The Department's notification efforts are critical to transparency and proactive community health management. For residents curious or concerned about the composition and safety of their water service lines, the Baltimore Service Line Partnership website promises resources and assistance; additional queries can be directed to the helpline at 443-263-2220.
