We will complete targeted lead service lines replacements with a prioritization model that removes lead in drinking water for our most vulnerable populations.
Lead Service Line Replacement Approaches
Neighborhood Lead Line Replacement Projects: We target all lead lines in a geographic space, passing over non-lead service lines. When a private service line is made of lead, we will work with the property owner to replace the line at no direct cost.
Water Main + Lead Service Line Replacement: This annual program targets aging water mains that also show high concentrations of lead lines attached. You can read more about this program on our Water Construction Projects page.
We have also replaced lead lines at all daycare facilities within our water service area as part of our Priority Lead Line Replacement program in 2022.
To view all lead line replacement work and see what your service line is made of, visit our Lead Map.
What to Expect During a Lead Service Line Replacement
How is a service line replaced?
Crews will start the process by going to each property and inspecting the service line material at every property. This will help determine which sites have lead service lines that need replaced.
If both a private and public lead service line is found at a property, the Lead Help Desk will reach out and set a coordination meeting with the property owner to discuss the replacement methods and schedule a replacement date. If a customer has a public lead service line, it will be replaced at no cost and no coordinate meeting is needed.
The next step of the process is to replace the lead service line with a non-lead material. We request that the property owner or a designated representative be present on this day. We will provide a lead pitcher filter and cartridges, as well as flushing instructions, after replacement.
The final step of the project is restoration of streets and sidewalks. You can expect a delay between the completion of your service line replacement and restoration activities.
Daily Schedule for Lead Line and Small Diameter Water Main Replacement Projects
April 17, 2026
Brighton Heights
- Antrim St (restoration)
Bloomfield
- 4000 block Mintwood St
- Ella St (water main)
- Friendship Ave (inspections)
Squirrel Hill
- 5300 block Beeler St
- 6300 block Bartlett St
- 5900 block Beacon St
- 6300 Philips Ave
- 2200 block Shady Ave
- 2300 block Sherbrook St
- Fair Oaks St (restoration)
- Murdoch Rd (restoration)
- Shaw Ave (restoration)
- Wilkins Ave (restoration)
Upper Hill
- 700 block Anaheim St
- 3000 block Iowa St
- 4300 block Schenley Farms Ter
- Bryn Mawr Rd (inspections)
Oakland
- 3600 block Blvd of the Allies
- 3700 block Dawson St
- 300 block Meyran Ave
- Henry St (inspections)
- S Craig St (inspections)
- Winthrop St (inspections)
- De Ruad St (restoration)
- Frazier St (restoration)
- Kirkpatrick St (restoration)
- Orpwood St (restoration)
Greenfield
- 3900 block Hoosac St
- Minnesota St (inspections)
Polish Hill
- 3300 and 3400 blocks Melwood Ave
- 10 block Revere Way
- Brereton St (restoration)
Marshall Shadeland
- Atmore St (inspections)
Point Breeze
- 400 block E End Ave
- 7700 block Lyman St
- 500 block S Braddock Ave
- E End Ave (inspections)
- Tuscarora St (inspections)
- Briar Cliff Rd (restoration)
- Jonathan St (restoration)
- Kensington St (restoration)
- N Murtland Ave (restoration)
- Rosemary Rd (restoration)
- Thomas Blvd (restoration)
Hazelwood
- Greenfield Ave (restoration)
- Sylvan Ave (restoration)
- Waldeck St (restoration)
Crawford Roberts
- Bedford Ave (restoration)
- Crawford Ave (restoration)
- Vine St (restoration)
East Liberty
- Rippey St (restoration)
Upcoming Lead Line Replacement Neighborhoods
In the next few months or so, we will begin lead service line replacements in portions of the following neighborhoods:
- Homewood North
- Homewood South
- Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar
- Garfield
- Friendship
Questions?
For lead service line replacement questions, contact the Lead Help Desk at 412-255-8987 or email LeadHelp@pgh2o.com.