The Roswell Water Utility will verify all of the service laterals in our service area. The City of Roswell’s Water Utility has no record of using lead-containing materials in our distribution system and service lines. However, some facilities may have private service laterals (lines on the property owners' side) and/or plumbing fixtures with lead-containing materials. Private lateral lines containing lead materials are primarily found in homes constructed before 1950.
You may be able to determine what your line is made of on your own. Private lateral lines typically enter the home in the basement or crawl space. If the pipe is lead, it will have a dull finish that shines brightly when scratched with a key or coin. Using a magnet can also help you identify a lead pipe because even a strong magnet will not cling to lead. If you would like to submit your findings to the Roswell Water Utility, you may do so by completing our water service line material survey form. Please submit a photo with your submittal.