Residents of Plymouth can now easily check what material their water service lines are made of, thanks to a new inventory submitted by the city to the Minnesota Department of Health. According to the City of Plymouth announcement, the inventory includes information on the makeup of pipes connecting local properties to the city’s main water system. Curious locals can access this information through the Minnesota Department of Health's Lead Inventory Tracking Tool or by ringing up the Plymouth Utilities Division directly.
Plymouth's due diligence in cataloging its water service lines has, for now, yielded peace of mind—in its recent assessment, the city found not a single lead or galvanized pipe needing replacement. But knowledge gaps remain, with "4,887 unknown material" lines lurking in the network, alongside 20,172 verified non-lead pipes. Concerned residents yet clear of their pipe material can have their part by engaging in the city's survey. It's an easy online affair meant to map out the remaining uncertainties.
The city has put a call out to all Plymouth Water customers who haven't participated in the service line survey to do so. The online survey is a breeze, with simple steps to identify the material of their property’s water pipes—be it plastic, copper, galvanized steel, or lead—and shouldn't take more than five minutes to complete. Assistance is supplied for those uncertain how to figure out the material of their pipes, including detailed instructions and the option to upload a photo of their water service line.
Completing the survey requires entering an address and the pipe material information, following guidance the city has provided. Residents have found their water meter, typically in a basement utility room, crawl space, or near an exterior tap; the property's water service line connection is often located below. And for Plymouthites needing a helping hand with the survey or in identifying their service line material, a helpful voice at the Plymouth Utilities Division is just a call away.
