Project summary: In 2016, the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) began replacing the public side of water service lines that contained lead. In 2017, PWSA was given permission to also replace the private side (previously the responsibility of the homeowner) if lead traces was found. Starting in 2018, PWSA began completing full service line replacements where homeowners gave permission. PWSA will offer to replace the private side of a service line at no cost, if they plan to replace the public side.
PWSA recently mailed an information package to customers eligible for the 2019 Lead Service Line Replacement Program and released a list of streets where work orders are planned to take place. Representatives from PWSA attended a public meeting on November 7, 2019 to share more details about the replacement program and information about what to expect as work begins in Oakland.
To determine if your property is eligible, visit pgh2o.com/leadmap or call the Lead Help Desk at 412.255.8987.
Project resources:
Community meeting presentation (November 7, 2019)
Community meeting minutes (November 7, 2019)