Have you been told that you have lead water pipes serving your Yeovil home? Wondering whether those lead pipes should be replaced or if there is an alternative?
L & R Water Services are your local water supply experts. We’re going to talk you through why lead pipes should be replaced and how to go about it.
Why should lead pipes be replaced?
If your Yeovil home was built prior to the 1970’s there is a higher risk that part of your existing pipework is lead than in a modern home. Lead piping poses a serious risk to health, with even the smallest amounts that are ingested capable of causing severe, lasting damage. This is especially true in the case of pregnant women and children.
Lead piping allows lead to leach into the drinking water. It is odourless and colourless – in other words you’ll have no idea that such a deadly contaminant is present. Lead poisoning causes a wide range of symptoms and issues, including fatigue, memory loss and mood disorders in adults. In children lead poisoning can have severe neurological impacts, causing lower IQ, developmental delays and kidney damage.
As you can see, lead piping is a serious problem that must be dealt with swiftly.
What to do if you have lead pipes?
If you find that you have lead piping at your Yeovil home you will need to take swift action to have them replaced. Where they are will denote what your next steps are, and who you need to contact.
Lead pipes in your home: If the lead pipes are solely within your home you will need to contact a plumber who is trained in the safe removal of lead piping. The responsibility for all internal pipework falls to the homeowner.
External lead piping: If the lead piping has been found outside your home, then it becomes slightly more complex. Any lead pipework that falls within the boundary of your property is your responsibility to replace. Any pipework beyond that is your water company’s responsibility.
External lead pipe replacement that is on your property must be carried out by a WaterSafe approved supply pipe installer such as ourselves. It must be carried out in accordance with strict guidelines and will require working in concert with the water supply company.
Lead pipe replacement Yeovil
Here at L & R Water Services our skilled team is highly experienced in external lead pipe replacement. We use the latest technology to make the replacement of your external lead piping at your Yeovil home as simple and non-disruptive as possible. We will explain what needs to be done, ensure you are happy with the process, and then work swiftly to get your water supply replaced.
As WaterSafe approved supply pipe installers, our work will be carried out in accordance with regulations, notified to the appropriate authorities and signed off correctly. For further peace of mind, we are also proud to be members of the Water Industry Approved Plumbers Scheme.
If you need an external lead pipe replacement in Yeovil, contact our friendly team today.
