Publications and Federal Information

On September 4th, 2008, the DC WASA Board of Directors modified the existing Lead Service Replacement Program. Read the full news release here.

DC WASA Lead Publications

Date Publication
July 2008 Lead Service Line Replacement Benchmarking Survey (PDF 235 kb)
October 2007 2007 Third Quarter Lead Service Replacement Program Summary (PDF 51 kb)
February 2007 2007 Lead Service Replacement FAQs (PDF 94 kb)
April 2004 Statement by Jerry Johnson to the Fisheries, Wildlife, and Water Subcommittee (PDF 185 kb)
April 2004 Statement by Jerry Johnson to the Public Works and Environment Committee (PDF 134 kb)
February 2004 Statement of Chairman Gerstell to the D.C. City Council (PDF 84 kb)
February 2004 A Letter to Our Customers (PDF 429 kb)
February 2004 An Carte a Nuestros Clientes (PDF 478 kb)
October 2002 DCWASA and the DC DOH Acknowledge National Lead Awareness Week and its impacts on your Health (PDF)
October 2002 Lead Awareness Brochure (en español) (PDF 35 kb)
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Centers for Disease Control
As an environmental hazard, the US Centers for Disease Control work to promote public understanding of the dangers of lead poisoning and its causes.
Enivronmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency regulates lead as a toxic pollutant. Lead, a metal found in natural deposits, is commonly used in household plumbing materials and water service lines.