Property owners in Baltimore will soon be notified if their home or business uses lead or galvanized water lines, according to the Department of Public Works (DPW).

The move is part of DPW's effort to update and improve the city's inventory of water service lines, in accordance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Lead and Copper Rule Revisions. The revisions were established in 2021 and required all utility companies to complete an inventory and develop a plan to replace lead pipes by October 2024.

The notification letters will be mailed to property owners and will provide confirmation about the material of their service line and steps that they can take to reduce their exposure to lead.

Property owners who have an unknown service line material will be asked to complet

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