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How should I use water in my house after my lead service line is replaced in Benton Harbor?

Short Answer :

1.

The contractor should remove all the aerators on your faucets and flush all household

plumbing

2.

Continue to use bottled water or use a filter that is certified to reduce lead in water.

Replacing a lead service line can loosen lead in your household plumbing and increase

your risk of lead exposure for a few months.

3.

Continue to flush the water and clean the aerators in your home weekly, then monthly

The Details

After replacing your lead service line, the contractor is required to systematically flush all the fixtures inside your house before leaving your home. They will remove and clean all the aerators on the fixtures in your home and ensure that any lead particulates or sediment released during construction is flushed out of your household plumbing before you use your

water for any purpose.

o This video demonstrates the flushing procedure that should be happening in your home
o This fact sheet describes the flushing process
o This fact sheet describes how to clean your aerators

After your lead service line is replaced, lead can still release into your plumbing from

construction disruption and other plumbing components containing lead. Continue to use bottled water or filtered water for all water used for consumption, including drinking and cooking water.


You Should

continue to clean your aerators and flush your plumbing weekly as long as you continue to find sediment trapped in your aerators.

Once you find aerators are typically clear of

debris you can reduce the cleaning and flushing frequency to monthly and eventually reduce to once every 6 months.


If you use a filter for all your drinking and cooking water, make sure you replace the filter cartridges according to the manufacturers instructions. Do not run hot water through the filter.

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