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SERVICE LINE INVENTORY
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION- GALVANIZED

In compliance with the updated Lead and Copper Rule (LCRR) from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Mayfield Electric & Water Systems (MEWS) has completed an initial inventory of service lines in our system. This is part of our ongoing efforts to minimize the potential for lead exposure in drinking water. Based on our findings, you were previously informed that the service line to your home or building is made of galvanized material, which may have once been connected to a lead service line.

It’s important to understand that having a galvanized service line does not automatically mean you’ve been exposed to lead. MEWS has a robust corrosion control program in place, significantly reducing the chances of lead entering your water.

Galvanized pipes that have absorbed lead over time could potentially contribute to lead in drinking water, increasing the risk of exposure. Through this notification, we aim to inform you of this risk, explain the steps MEWS is taking, and offer guidance on how to reduce your exposure.

What is Mayfield Electric & Water Systems doing to safeguard against lead?

The water leaving MEWS’ treatment plant is free of lead. However, lead can enter the water as it travels through service lines or older plumbing materials. To address this, MEWS closely monitors water quality and uses corrosion inhibitors, such as blended phosphate, to prevent lead from leaching into the water.

This inventory, mandated by the EPA, helps us identify any remaining lead in our system. MEWS has long been committed to replacing lead service lines and will continue this work. In some cases, MEWS may cover part or all of your service line replacement. If you replace your line, please inform us so we can update our records and test your water to ensure it’s lead-free.

Health risks of lead exposure

Lead in drinking water can pose serious health risks, particularly for infants and children, leading to cognitive and developmental issues. Adults are also at risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, and other health problems. Pregnant women exposed to lead can pass these risks on to their children.

How to reduce lead exposure in your drinking water

  • If your tap hasn’t been used for more than 6 hours, let the water run for 3-5 minutes before using it for drinking or cooking.
  • Always use cold water for cooking, drinking, or preparing baby formula—hot water dissolves lead more easily.
  • Boiling water does not remove lead; in fact, it may concentrate it.

If you have any concerns or would like to have your water tested for lead, please contact us using the information below.

Mayfield Electric & Water Systems
408 East Broadway
Mayfield, Ky 42066
270.247.4661