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cityofardenhills.org • Aug/Sept 2024 • 5 cityofardenhills.org • Aug/Sept 2024 • 5 <br />Water Service Line Pipe Inventory <br />The City is taking action to keep our community safe by working to identify any <br />lead exposure in the water system. Residents and business owners were mailed a <br />postcard with a survey link. Completing this survey will help identify the materials <br />of your water service lines. It is mandatory that the City report on this information. <br />If a survey isn’t completed for a property, City staff will have to view the service line <br />in person. <br /> <br />This initiative is in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) <br />mandate requiring cities to document all water service lines by September 30, <br />2024. The primary goal is identifying any lead service lines (LSLs) that could pose a <br />health risk. <br />Why This Matters <br />Lead exposure, even at low levels, can cause serious health issues, particularly <br />for young children and pregnant women. The City aims to eliminate this risk by <br />identifying and replacing LSLs. According to the EPA, there is no safe level of lead <br />exposure, making this effort crucial for public health. <br />How You Can Help <br />You are encouraged to participate in a survey designed to help identify the materials of your water service lines. This <br />information is essential for the City to complete its inventory accurately and efficiently. The EPA offers an online tool <br />called “Protect Your Tap: A Quick Check for Lead,” which can help you identify your service line material. <br />EPA: epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water/protect-your-tap-quick-check-lead-0 <br />Survey: ardenhills.org/PipeSurvey (or scan the QR code) <br />Steps to Identify Your Service Line Material <br />1. Locate Your Water Service Line: Typically found where the water line enters your home. <br />2. Scratch Test: Gently scratch the pipe with a coin to determine the material. Lead pipes are <br />dull gray and soft, while copper pipes are shiny and hard. <br />3. Magnet Test: Use a magnet to check if the pipe is made of magnetic steel. <br />Resources and Assistance <br />Visit cityofardenhills.org/ServiceLine to learn more. If you need assistance or have questions, please contact Amy <br />LaMere at servicelineinventory@cityofardenhills.org or call 651-792-7814. <br />Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to this important initiative. <br />Registration for the next Ramsey County Recycling Ambassador Program training <br />is now open! <br />Recycling Ambassadors volunteer to encourage our community to reduce, reuse, <br />and recycle. Topics covered in the training include food scraps recycling, climate <br />change, environmental justice, household hazardous waste, and general recycling. <br />The training will take place virtually 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays: Sept. 10, Sept. 17, <br />Sept. 24, Oct. 1, Oct. 8 and Oct. 15. Please make sure you have <br />access to the internet and are available for all six workshops <br />before registering. <br />Scan the QR code to learn more, or visit <br />ramseycounty.us/residents/recycling-waste/education/ <br />recycling-ambassador-program. <br />Recycling Ambassador Program Fall 2024