AQUARION-DARIEN Lead Service Line Inventory

About this water system

AQUARION-DARIEN serves approximately 18,737 people in Connecticut. The system draws from surface water sources.

Lead service line inventory status

As of now, AQUARION-DARIEN has not yet completed or made public a lead service line inventory. This means the utility has not yet systematically identified which homes are connected to the water main via lead pipes—or if it has, that information is not yet available to residents.

Why this matters: A lead service line (LSL) is the pipe that runs from the water main under the street to your home. It's one of the most common sources of lead in drinking water. If your line is lead, water sitting in it overnight or over weekends can accumulate lead that reaches your tap.

What you should know

Connecticut requires all water utilities to complete a lead service line inventory and make it publicly available. AQUARION-DARIEN is working to meet this deadline. Check back with the utility directly for updates on their inventory progress.

If you're concerned about lead in your home: The safest approach is to assume your service line could be lead if your home was built before the 1980s and you don't have documentation proving otherwise. Even if the utility hasn't inventoried your address yet, you can take steps now:

• Flush your pipes before drinking or cooking with tap water, especially in the morning or after a few hours without use. Run the cold water for 30 seconds to 2 minutes until it runs clear and cold.
• Use cold water for drinking and cooking—hot water dissolves lead more easily from pipes.
• Get your water tested through a certified lab (your utility can recommend one). Testing costs $15–30 and shows whether lead is actually present in your water.
• Contact your utility to ask whether your address is documented as having a lead service line, and request updates on their inventory timeline.

If a child in your home has elevated blood lead levels, consult your pediatrician. For general guidance on reducing lead exposure, visit the CDC's lead prevention page.

Next steps for residents

• Contact AQUARION-DARIEN directly to ask about lead service line inventory progress and whether your address has been assessed.
• Flush your pipes before drinking, especially if water has sat for several hours.
• Request a free or low-cost water test through your utility or local health department to check for lead in your tap water.
• Document your home's age and construction records—if you have proof your service line was replaced, keep it handy.

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