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 Main Replacement Program 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
March 10, 2026
Brighton Heights
- Etola St and Simen Ave
Bloomfield
- Ella St
- Main St
Lower Lawrenceville
- Liberty Ave
Squirrel Hill
- 5314 Wilkins Ave
- 5320 Wilkins Ave
- 5446 Wilkins Ave
- 5448 Wilkins Ave
- 1772 Beechwood Blvd
- 2048 Beechwood Blvd
- 2136 Beechwood Blvd
- 6353 Douglas St
- 5812 Hobart St
- 5826 Hobart St
- Wilkins Ave and Wilkins Heights Rd
- Beacon St (inspections)
Upper Hill
- 3160 Avalon St
- 3137 Ewart Dr
- 4355 Schenley Farms Ter
- Iowa St (inspections)
Oakland
- 3227 Joe Hammer Sq
- 3327 Niagara St
- 3331 Niagara St
- 3332 Niagara St
- 334 Ophelia St
- 3269 Parkview Ave
- 3272 Parkview Ave
Central Northside
- Buena Vista St (inspections)
- Mimosa Wy (inspections)
- Palo Alto St (inspections)
- Sherman Ave (inspections)
- Veto St (inspections)
Polish Hill
- 3332 Melwood Ave
- 3333 Melwood Ave
- 3441 Melwood Ave
- Downing St (inspections)
- Hancock St (inspections)
- Herron Ave (inspections)
- Ruthven St (inspections)
Crawford-Roberts
- 216 Vine St
Restoration: Brighton Heights, Squirrel Hill, Upper Hill
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.