The City of Claremore remains committed to protecting public health and ensuring residents are informed about potential safety concerns. In accordance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements, homeowners with residences built before 1986 will receive a letter from the City regarding the potential presence of lead pipes, fixtures, or solder in their home plumbing systems.
Lead exposure can be harmful, so knowing what’s in your home’s plumbing is an important step in protecting your drinking water.
While the City maintains the public water system, homeowners are responsible for water lines located on their property that connect to the distribution system or inside their home.
Identifying the material of your service line is a critical step in ensuring the safety of your drinking water. A licensed plumber can inspect your plumbing for lead materials.
Lead is a toxic heavy metal that occurs naturally. Though lead can be found in all parts of our environment, much of our exposure comes from human activities including the use of fossil fuels, some types of industrial facilities and past use of lead-based paint in homes.
Lead enters drinking water primarily through the corrosion, or wearing away, of materials containing lead in household plumbing and the water distribution system, such as the pipes that connect your house to the water main (service lines).
Lead solder and plumbing fixtures, such as faucets, within your home/building may also contribute to lead in your drinking water.
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For questions, please contact us at: 918-341-0457 or visit the EPA’s website.
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