Lead and copper in 800 Norfolk water lines, Suffolk about 3,000

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Hampton Roads residents are urged to check their water pipes immediately. A new federal mandate requires all U.S. cities to identify and remove lead water service lines, a known health risk. Is Your Water Safe? Hampton Roads officials say the water is safe due to corrosion control programs. These treatments prevent lead and copper from … Read more

Lead In Water Lines, Virginia Beach Warns Residents

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The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) in Virginia Beach has begun notifying residents about the potential presence of lead in private water service lines as part of a compliance effort with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Revised Lead and Copper Rule. The City has mapped all known public and private water service line materials, accessible … Read more