CLEARFIELD CITY WATER SYSTEM Lead Service Line Inventory
What you need to know
Clearfield City Water System serves about 33,540 people in Utah. Like all US water utilities, this system is required by federal law to create and maintain an inventory of lead service lines—the pipes that connect water mains to homes.
As of now, this utility has not completed a public inventory of its lead service lines. No data has been made available yet about how many lead lines exist in the system, how many pipes are galvanized (which can also release lead), or how many are confirmed lead-free.
Why this matters
Lead service lines are the most common source of lead in drinking water. When water sits in these pipes—especially if it's acidic or soft—lead can leach into your tap water. Young children and pregnant people are at highest risk; even small amounts of lead exposure can affect development and learning.
The good news: lead is treatable. Water filters rated for lead removal work. And utilities across the country are replacing thousands of lead service lines every year, funded partly by federal infrastructure money.
What Clearfield City should do next
Utilities are required by the EPA to:
- Complete a full inventory of service lines by October 2024 (with limited exceptions)
- Share that inventory with the public
- Develop a plan to replace lead service lines
If your utility hasn't published this information yet, it's behind schedule. Contact them directly to ask about their inventory status and replacement timeline.
What you can do now
Even without a system-wide inventory, you have options:
- Contact Clearfield City Water System and ask if your street or address has been surveyed for lead lines.
- Request a water test for lead. Many utilities offer free or low-cost testing.
- Use a certified lead filter on your kitchen tap while you wait for answers (look for NSF/ANSI 53 certification).
- Flush your tap before drinking or cooking—let water run for 30 seconds if no one has used it for several hours.
Next steps for residents
- Contact Clearfield City Water System to ask when their lead service line inventory will be public
- Request a free lead test for your home's drinking water
- Install a certified lead-removal filter if you're concerned while you wait for inventory data
- Ask your utility about their timeline for replacing lead lines (typically shared in a replacement plan)
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does Clearfield City Water System have lead in the water?
The utility hasn't published a public inventory of lead service lines yet, so there's no official count of how many homes may be affected. Contact the water system directly to ask about lead testing and your home's service line type.
How do I know if my house has a lead service line?
Your water utility can tell you based on property records or field surveys. You can also hire a plumber to inspect the line outside your home (usually under the yard near the street). Clearfield City Water System should have records on file.
Is it safe to drink tap water while waiting for the utility's inventory?
The safest approach is to use a filter certified for lead removal (NSF/ANSI 53) on your kitchen tap, flush your tap before drinking, and request a free lead test from your water utility. If you have young children, a pediatrician can advise on testing.
When will Clearfield City replace lead service lines?
The utility is required to develop a replacement plan, but no public timeline has been released yet. Contact them to ask about funding, scheduling, and whether homeowners can get help with costs.