3930-FM-8SDW0102 7/2024 pennsylvania PROTECTION DEPARTMENTOFE November 14, 2024 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA. DEPARTMENT: OF ENVIRONMENTAL: PROTECTION BUREAU OF: SAFE DRINKINGI WATER. Form CONSUMER NOTIFICATION OF A LEAD STATUS UNKNOWN SERVICE LINE CUSTOMER ADDRESS LINE 1 CUSTOMER ADDRESS LINE 2 Dear Water Customer, Pine Grove Borough Water Department would like to inform you that the material of the water service line to the above address has yet to be determined. Subsequently, the service line has been classified as Lead Status Unknown. This means that all or a portion of the service line may be made of lead or galvanized piping requiring replacement. Water supplied through a service line of unknown material has the potential toir increase your risk of exposure to lead. Fori furtheri information regarding your service line, our service line inventory is accessible at negroveporougn.org or at the Pine Grove Borough Building, One Snyder Ave. Pine Grove, PA 17963. What is a Service Line? As service line is the piping that connects your household or building plumbing to the water main in the street. Ownership varies by water system but is typically split between the water system and the customer. Pine Grove Borough Water Department owns the section oft the service line from the water main to the curb stop, The Pine Grove Borough Water Department is continuing service line identification and replacement. If your service line is found to contain, lead or galvanized piping requiring replacement, you will receive a separate notice with nformation about service line replacement and financing opportunities. TO REPORT YOUR SERVICE LINE TO THE PINE GROVE BOROUGH WATER DEPARTMENT, YOU WILL HAVE TO GO TO OUR WEBSITE, PINEGROVEBOROUGH.ORG, TO FILL OUT THE SERVICE LINE INVENTORY FORM OR YOU CAN MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH OUR STAFF TO COMPLETE AN INSPECTION IN YOUR HOME BY CALLING (570) 345-8722. while the section from the curb stop to the water meter is owned by the customer.. How Can I Determine My Service Line Material? What are the Health Effects of Lead? Exposure to lead in drinking water can cause serious health effects in all age groups. Infants and children can have decreases in IQ and attention span. Lead exposure can lead to new learning and behavior problems or exacerbate. existing learning and behavior problems. The children of women who are exposed tol lead before or during pregnancy can have increased risk oft these adverse health effects. Adults can have increased risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney or nervous: system problems. What Can Idot to Reduce Exposure to Lead in Drinking Water? Run your water to flush out lead. If the water hasn't been used for several hours, run the water for 15-30 seconds to flush lead from interior plumbing or run the water until it becomes cold or reaches a steady temperature before using it for drinking or cooking. Only use. cold water for drinking and cooking. Do NOT use water from the hot water tap to make baby formula. Do NOT boil water to remove lead. Boiling water will not reduce lead. Look for alternative sources or treatment of water, such as use of a pitcher filter that is certified tor remove lead and replace the cartridges on a routine frequency or use bottled water. Identify and replace premise plumbing fixtures containing lead. Brass faucets, fittings, and valves, including those advertised as "lead free" installed prior to 2014, may contribute lead to drinking water Regularly clean your aerators/screens on plumbing fixtures. Sediment, debris, and lead particles can collect in your aerator. Ifl lead particles are caught in the aerator, lead can get into your water. because the law allowed fixtures with up to 8% lead to be labeled as lead free. 1-