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Lead & Copper Rule Update

The City of Twin Valley has completed and submitted our service line materials inventory to the Minnesota Department of Health. The service line inventory is publicly available, and you can check the materials for your service line by visiting the Lead Inventory Tracking Tool (LITT) at https://maps.umn.edu/LSL/ you may also contact us at 218-584-5254. To complete the service line inventory our system reviewed pictures of actual service line entry into the homes and buildings, and/or staff visually inspected the service line. As of 9/26/2024, our inventory contains 0 lead, 31 galvanized requiring replacement, 83 unknown material, and 267 non lead service lines.

 

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Service Line Inventory Update

With assistance from its residents and businesses, the City of Twin Valley completed and submitted our service line materials inventory to the Minnesota Department of Health. The service line inventory is publicly available, and you can check the materials for your service line by visiting the Lead Inventory Tracking Tool (LITT) at https://maps.umn.edu/LSL/. Contact us at [email protected] or 218-584-5254 if you desire more information about your service.

 To complete the service line inventory the City of Twin Valley collected information submitted from customers via a self-reporting photo, inspected services, reviewed construction records, and the 1986 Amended the Safe Drinking Water Act, prohibiting the use of pipes, solder or flux that were not “lead free” in public water systems or plumbing in facilities providing water for human consumption. As of 9/26/2024, our inventory contains 0 lead, 31 galvanized requiring replacement, 83 unknown material, and 267 non-lead service lines.

Thank you for your participation in our lead service line reporting efforts; if you have not yet reported your service information, you can assist us by doing so by calling 218-584-5254 or emailing us a picture of your service line to [email protected].

Lead and Copper Rule Revision

The Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently altered its drinking water standards related to lead and copper. This is called the Lead and Copper Rule Revision. The rule was enhanced to protect property owners by reducing their exposure to lead and copper. Lead can cause serious health problems if too much enters your body. 

The drinking water provided to residents from the City of Twin Valley does not contain lead. However, lead can enter the drinking water from lead service lines and plumbing fixtures made with lead components through the corrosion process. These materials were commonly used before 1986. 

Inventory of Water Service Lines

As part of the new requirements, the City of Twin Valley is required to inventory the water service lines and the type of materials used (lead, galvanized pipe, non-lead or unknown). The water service line is the pipe that connects the residence to the City's watermain in the street. 

What We Are Asking of Residents

The City of Twin Valley will be using different methods to inventory these pipes. Historical records, service line replacements, physical inspections, and the help from residents submitting photographs of their service line.

What do you need to do? 

If you can’t locate your service line or need assistance identifying the pipe material, please do not hesitate to contact us at 218-584-5254. The City will come to your residence at no charge and assist in identifying your service line material. 

  • Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., call 218-584-5254
  • All other times, call 218-766-3052

 

https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/biden-harris-administration-issues-final-rule-requiring-replacement-lead-pipes-15