[Lincolnparkdc] Any experience with lead in water pipes abatement?

[Roger Haley]

The method we followed:  we contacted DC Water at dcwater.com/waterreport
(202-787-2200) to request a lead test kit.  We received two bottles from
WASA and followed the directions provided.  The bottles were picked up for
analysis.  About a month later, we received notification from WASA that
both draws of water contained zero parts per billion of lead level.  So we
took no further action

On Fri, Sep 4, 2020 at 9:50 AM <hfkdc at aol.com> wrote:

> We are also having this done.  This project has been going on for some
> time on Capitol Hill.  It is our understanding that several others on the
> block will also have it done.  Because the inside work on our house is
> already done, DC Water is paying for the outside work and we pay nothing.
> I am aware that another house close to us is also going to have the project
> done.
> Hazel
> 113 Kentucky.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Paul Krupa <paul.krupa at gmail.com>
> To: lincolnparkdc at lincolnparkdc.info
> Sent: Thu, Sep 3, 2020 9:37 pm
> Subject: Re: [Lincolnparkdc] Any experience with lead in water pipes
> abatement?
>
> We are doing it and I believe my neighbor is too. While it seems a bit
> pricey as the city pays up to your front wall it adds some real benefit.
> First, the size is upped up to one inch. That will allow more devices and
> flow rate. Second you get a new ball valve shut off inside the house for
> securing water the water when you need to shut off. Of course you get rid
> of the lead pipe.
> I think this is somewhat of a scam though because the resident is paying
> for 12 INCHES of pipe and a shut off valve. I am doing it because I want
> the larger pipe and flush shutoff.
> Paul
> 159 Kentucky
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Sep 3, 2020, at 15:23, Jonathan Bettin <jonathanbettin at aya.yale.edu>
> wrote:
> >
> > We were approached by someone last week but he said they were with dc
> > water not another company (I specifically asked) with the same quote.
> > From some research, there is a program in place for the city to
> > replace the pipes going in but the actual connection point At your
> > house is where it is less clear.
> >
> > The person who came to our door said we would get a proposal that day
> > via email but never did.
> >
> > Jonathan
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On Sep 3, 2020, at 6:07 PM, Cathie Woteki <cathie at woteki.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> We were approached by a representative of United Construction Services
> about lining the water pipe coming into our house with new copper pipe as
> well as replacing the shutoff valve for a cost of $1200.  Has anyone on the
> list done this?  What was your experience?
> >>
> >> Thanks for whatever information you can provide!
> >>
> >> Cathie Woteki
> >>
> >> Cathie, her iPad Mini
> >>
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