The City of Edmond’s Water Resources Department is calling for volunteers to participate in its annual copper and lead testing program. The initiative runs from June 1 to September 30 and is designed to monitor the safety of drinking water in homes that may be at higher risk for contamination due to aging plumbing infrastructure.
According to the City of Edmond’s website, the program is specifically looking for residences that meet certain criteria. These include homes built between 1983 and 1988 with copper pipes and lead solder (CLS), homes that have lead pipes, including goosenecks or pigtails, and those connected by lead service lines (LSL). If a home fits any of these descriptions, the city encourages residents to take part in the testing. The city stated, “For households that qualify and have genuine concern about the possibility of high levels of lead and copper in their drinking water, we highly encourage applying for this program.”
By participating, residents can help the city maintain water quality standards and address potential health risks related to lead and copper exposure.
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