GREENVILLE WATER DISTRICT Lead Service Line Inventory
About This Water System
Greenville Water District serves approximately 9,500 people in Rhode Island. The system draws from surface water sources and is regulated by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management.
Lead Service Line Status
As of our last update, Greenville Water District has not yet completed a comprehensive inventory of lead service lines in its distribution system. This means the utility does not yet have a public count of how many homes may be connected by lead pipes.
Why this matters: A lead service line is the pipe that runs from the water main (in the street) to your home's water meter or entry point. If this pipe is made of lead, it can leach lead into your drinking water—especially in homes with naturally corrosive water or where water sits in pipes overnight.
What You Should Know
Under the Lead and Copper Rule (federal regulation), all water utilities must eventually inventory and publicly report their lead service lines. Greenville Water District is working toward compliance, but the timeline and scope of their inventory plan are not yet posted.
In the meantime:
- Your home may have a lead service line even if the utility's inventory is incomplete. Lead pipes were commonly installed before the 1980s.
- You can contact the utility directly to ask about your specific address or to request information about their inventory timeline.
- If you're concerned about lead exposure—especially if you have young children or are pregnant—your pediatrician or local health department can advise next steps, including water testing.
How to Get More Information
Contact Greenville Water District directly:
- Ask if your home's service line has been identified in their inventory
- Request information about their timeline for completing the full inventory
- Ask about water testing and corrosion control measures
Your state's drinking water program (Rhode Island DEM) can also answer questions about lead rules and what utilities are required to do.
Next Steps for Residents
- Call your utility to ask if your address has been inventoried and whether your service line is lead, copper, or unknown
- If concerned about lead levels, contact the Rhode Island Department of Health to arrange a free water test
- For children's health questions, speak with your pediatrician about lead exposure risk
- Check your property — if you can see the service line entering your home, note its color; lead is soft, gray, and can be scratched with a coin
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 house has a lead service line?
You can contact Greenville Water District with your address to ask. Lead pipes are typically gray, soft, and date from before the 1980s. If you can see the line entering your home, you can also visually inspect it or hire a plumber to check.
Is lead in water dangerous?
Lead is a health concern, especially for young children and pregnant people. Contact the CDC, your pediatrician, or Rhode Island Department of Health for guidance on testing and protection strategies.
What should I do if I think my water has lead?
Contact your water utility to request a free or low-cost water test. You can also contact the Rhode Island Department of Health. In the meantime, run water for 30 seconds before drinking or cooking, and use cold water for drinking and cooking (hot water leaches more lead).
Will my utility replace my lead service line?
Replacement programs vary. Contact Greenville Water District to ask if they offer replacement assistance or cost-sharing. Some utilities cover the portion from the main to the meter; homeowners typically pay for the portion on their property.