Water Service Lateral Inventory & Inspection
To meet the new Environmental Protection Agency guidelines, the City of Henderson will be performing an inventory and inspection of water service laterals. Under the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions, water systems are required to prepare and maintain an inventory of service line materials by October 16, 2024.
This inspection may require a brief interruption in service for homeowners but should not last longer than 30 minutes. Door hangers with information will be placed at resident homes one week prior and 24 hours prior to inspection.
If residents notice anything unusual after the inspection (for up to 12 months), please contact the City of Henderson at 702-267-5900.
City Water and Infrastructure
The City of Henderson's water infrastructure does NOT contain lead service lines. The City monitors for both lead and copper and testing results demonstrate that both are at levels well below state and federal requirements.
The City of Henderson is responsible for providing high-quality drinking water but cannot control the variety of materials used in home plumbing components. Homes built before 1989 are more likely to have lead-based plumbing components.
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule
In December 2021, the U.S. EPA took a series of actions to improve the Lead and Copper Rule that are intended to better protect families and communities in years to come, particularly those that have been disproportionately impacted by lead in drinking water. One of the new requirements is for municipal water companies to complete an inventory of all water service line materials with an emphasis on locating any lead materials.
EPA’s new guidance will assist water systems in developing and maintaining service line inventories, support notifications to consumers served by lead pipes, and provide states with needed information for oversight and reporting to EPA.
Lead at elevated levels can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing.
When your water has been sitting for several hours, minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your tap water, have your water tested by a private laboratory.
For more information, call the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline, 800-426-4791, or visit epa.gov.
