FOOTHILLS WATER AND SEWER LLC Lead Service Line Inventory
About this water system
FOOTHILLS WATER AND SEWER LLC serves approximately 32,425 people in Arizona. The system draws from surface water sources.
Lead service line inventory status
As of now, this utility has not completed a public inventory of lead service lines. This means they either have not yet surveyed their pipes, are still collecting data, or have not published their findings online.
What this means for you: If you live in FOOTHILLS WATER AND SEWER LLC's service area, you cannot yet check whether your home has a lead service line through a published utility inventory. However, this does not mean your water is unsafe—it means the data isn't public yet.
What you can do right now
1. Contact your water utility directly. Call or email FOOTHILLS WATER AND SEWER LLC and ask whether your address has a lead service line. They may have this information even if they haven't published it online.
2. Check your home's age and history. Lead service lines are more common in homes built before 1980, especially in the Southwest. Ask your realtor, previous owners, or pull your property deed.
3. Get your water tested. Even without knowing your service line status, you can test your tap water for lead. Arizona's health department can point you to certified labs. Testing is usually inexpensive ($20–50) and gives you a definitive answer about what's in your water right now.
4. Ask about the replacement timeline. If your utility does find lead lines in their system, federal law now requires them to replace them on a set schedule. Ask them what their plan is.
Federal requirements
All US water utilities must complete a lead service line inventory by October 2024 (or have a plan in place to do so). If your utility is still working on theirs, that deadline is approaching.
Next steps for residents
- Call your water utility and ask directly if your address has a lead service line.
- Request a free or low-cost water test through your local health department.
- Save your utility's contact info so you can follow up when the inventory is published.
- If you have young children, talk to your pediatrician about lead exposure risks in your area.
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does FOOTHILLS WATER AND SEWER LLC have lead in the water?
The utility has not yet published a public lead service line inventory, so we don't have that data. Lead pipes are one source of lead in water; others include fixtures and solder. Contact the utility directly or test your water to know your home's status.
How do I know if my house has a lead service line?
You can contact FOOTHILLS WATER AND SEWER LLC directly and ask about your address. You can also hire a plumber to inspect your water line, or test your tap water for lead. Homes built before 1980 are at higher risk.
Is it dangerous to drink water from a lead service line?
Lead in drinking water is a health concern, especially for children and pregnant people. The only way to know if your water contains lead is to test it. Contact the CDC or your pediatrician for health guidance.
When will FOOTHILLS WATER AND SEWER LLC publish their lead inventory?
Federal law requires all utilities to complete their inventories by October 2024. Contact the utility to ask when theirs will be public.