MIDVALE CITY WATER SYSTEM
Lead Service Lines in Your Area
Midvale City Water System serves about 33,000 people in Utah. The system uses surface water as its primary source.
Current inventory status: The system has not yet completed a lead service line inventory. This means the utility does not currently have public data on how many lead service lines exist in their distribution area.
What You Should Know
Lead service lines are pipes that carry water from the main water line under the street to your home. If your home was built before the 1980s, there's a higher chance your service line contains lead—though homes built after that can still have them.
Lead can leach into drinking water, especially if water sits in the pipes or if the water is corrosive. The EPA and CDC recommend testing your water if you live in an older home or are concerned about lead exposure.
What Midvale City Water System Is Doing
Because the system hasn't inventoried their lead service lines yet, they are still in the early stages of lead service line replacement planning. Federal funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is available to water systems nationwide to help pay for lead service line replacements, but we don't have information on whether Midvale has applied or received funds.
Next Steps for Residents
- Test your water. Contact Midvale City Water System to ask about free or low-cost testing, or use a certified lab. Testing is the only way to know your water's lead level.
- Ask your utility about your service line. Call or visit their website to ask if they know whether your home has a lead service line.
- Flush your pipes before drinking. If you haven't used water for several hours, run cold water for 30 seconds to a few minutes before drinking or cooking.
- If you have young children or are pregnant, talk to your pediatrician or doctor about lead exposure risks.
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does Midvale City Water System have lead service lines?
Midvale City Water System has not yet completed a public inventory of lead service lines, so we don't have a count of how many exist in their service area. Contact the utility directly to ask about your specific address.
How do I know if my home has a lead service line?
The most reliable way is to contact your water utility and ask about your address. You can also have a plumber inspect the service line at your property. Homes built before the 1980s are more likely to have lead service lines.
Is there lead in my tap water right now?
The only way to know is to test your water. Contact Midvale City Water System or a certified lab. Corrosive water or stagnant water sitting in pipes increases the risk of lead leaching into drinking water.
What should I do if I'm worried about lead?
Test your water, flush pipes before drinking after periods of non-use, and consider using a filter certified to remove lead (NSF/ANSI Standard 53). If you have young children, talk to your pediatrician about lead exposure risks.