TAKE THE SURVEY TO PROTECT YOUR HEALTH

As part of a nationwide initiative to help protect people’s health from the effects of lead, Wyoming water systems are asking residents like you to complete a quick, step-by-step examination of their pipes and report their results in an online survey. This process will help determine the likelihood of lead present.

Image: Take Control. You have the power to protect your health by examining your home's water service line. Image depicts a water service line going into a home. Wyoming Lead Service Line Project

Image: Why does it matter what your home's water line is made of? Lead in your drinking water can cause health problems for members of your hosuehold, especially if they are pregnant or very young. Test your pipe to be sure. Wyoming Lead Service Line Project

CUSTOMER SURVEY

We encourage all Wyoming water customers to take the customer survey by clicking the link below. This quick, 5-minute survey will help you easily identify your water service line material.

To complete this survey, you'll need a coin (any kind), a magnet (one off the fridge will work fine), and a smartphone.

Graphic depicting a coin scratching a water service line, a magnet being applied to a water service line, and a hand holding a smart phone taking a photo of a water service line.

TAKE THE SURVEY

Illustration of a magnet being applied to a water service line. Lead lines are not magnetic.

Image depicting an arm holding a coin scratching a water service line.

Illustration of a hand holding a smart phone taking a photo of a water service line. This survey requests that users take a photo of their water service line.

Unable to access the survey on a smart phone or tablet? Download a paper version here.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I participate?

It only takes a few minutes to protect your pipes and reduce your lead-related health risks. The short online survey clearly walks you through every step to make the process as simple as possible. All you need is a key, a magnet, a phone, and five minutes of time. If you would like a paper copy of the survey, you can download it.

Why is it important to participate?

Documenting your pipes helps your family, your neighborhood, and your water provider. It’s a simple process that only takes a few minutes, but it can have a huge impact on community health and safety.

What is a service line?

A service line is the pipe connecting a home to the public water main. We are asking everyone to check their pipes and report the results, regardless of what they find. Knowing where the lead pipes are is just as important as knowing where they are not

I live in the country. Do I still need to participate?

It’s important for all Wyoming to check their pipes for potential lead, whether they live in town or in the country.

I can see my pipe is plastic. Do I still need to participate?

Even if you’re sure your pipes don’t contain lead, sharing information about them contributes to important data sets and allows for more complete records and understanding about other water lines constructed around the same time or area as your home. When you provide the information in this survey, you’re also helping your utility company avoid spending time and resources collecting this data in other ways.

Is my water safe?

Wyoming’s drinking water is safe, but corroded pipes in your private plumbing can increase your risk of lead, which can cause health complications, especially for children and pregnant people. All your drinking water is free of lead when it leaves your water provider’s treatment facilities. However, when water travels through a lead pipe on its way to your faucet, that’s where your risk begins. Water providers need help finding out where the few remaining lead pipes still exist so they can be removed and replaced.

Who do I contact if I have questions about my water?

Contact your water provider.

If my neighbor, friend or relative is asking questions about the Water Service Line Survey, will they also need to fill out this survey?

Yes, all water systems across the state of Wyoming are part of a statewide initiative.

What is the LCRR?

The EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) strengthened the initial Lead and Copper Rule to better protect consumers from lead and copper in drinking water. Water systems are now required to develop a Lead Service Line Inventory (LSLI) to document all service line materials and make it publicly available.

What do different types of service lines look like?

Check out this video for some examples of different types of service lines, along a few examples of what they are not.

HEALTH INFO AND ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Health Information

There is no safe level of lead in drinking water. Exposure to lead in drinking water can cause serious health effects in all age groups, especially pregnant people, infants (both formula-fed and breastfed), and young children. Some of the health effects to infants and children include decreases in IQ and attention span. Lead exposure can also result in new or worsened learning and behavior problems. The children of persons who are exposed to lead before or during pregnancy may be at increased risk of those harmful health effects. Adults have increased risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney or nervous system problems. Contact your health provider for more information about your risks.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Resources