METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION Lead Service Line Inventory
About This Water System
Metropolitan District Commission serves approximately 390,887 people across Connecticut. The utility draws water from surface sources and is responsible for delivering it safely to homes and businesses in its service area.
Lead Service Lines: What We Know
A lead service line is the pipe that connects the water main in the street to your home. If your service line is made of lead, water can pick up lead as it travels to your tap—especially in homes built before the 1980s, when lead pipes were common.
Current inventory status: Metropolitan District Commission has not yet completed a full inventory of lead service lines in its system. This means the utility does not yet have a public count of how many lead lines exist in the service area.
This is not unusual. The Safe Drinking Water Act requires all US water systems to complete lead service line inventories by October 2024, with some utilities still working through this process. An incomplete inventory does not mean lead service lines don't exist in your neighborhood—it means they haven't all been identified and documented yet.
What This Means for You
If your home was built before 1990, there is a reasonable chance your service line contains lead. You won't be able to see it; it's buried underground between the street and your foundation.
The only way to know for certain is to have your water tested or to contact your utility directly. Metropolitan District Commission can tell you:
- Whether your specific address has a known lead service line
- When your home was built and what materials were typically used
- How to arrange testing or replacement
Getting Your Water Tested
Testing is inexpensive (often free or under $20) and straightforward. You collect a sample from your cold-water tap and send it to a certified lab. This tells you whether lead is actually present in your drinking water right now.
Even if you have a lead service line, water treatment and flushing practices can reduce lead levels. Testing is the clearest way to know your actual exposure.
Next Steps for Residents
- Contact your utility: Call Metropolitan District Commission and ask whether your address has a known lead service line. Also ask about free or low-cost water testing.
- Test your water: Request a lead test kit or find a certified lab in Connecticut through the EPA's database.
- Ask about replacement: If a lead line is confirmed, ask about your utility's replacement program and whether you qualify for financial assistance.
- Check the EPA's guide: Visit the EPA's "Is Your Drinking Water Safe?" page for more on lead and home water systems.
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
How do I know if my water has lead in it?
The only way to know is to test your water. Contact Metropolitan District Commission to ask about free or low-cost testing, or find a certified lab through the EPA. Testing is simple and inexpensive.
Does my home have a lead service line?
Call Metropolitan District Commission with your address. They can tell you whether your service line is known to be lead, galvanized, or another material. If your home was built before 1990, there's a higher chance.
Is it safe to drink water from a lead service line?
It depends on several factors, including how old the line is and how the water is treated. The only way to know your actual lead level is to test. Contact the CDC or your doctor if you have health concerns.
Can I replace my lead service line?
Yes. Contact Metropolitan District Commission to ask about their replacement program, costs, and whether you qualify for financial help through state or federal programs.