Lead and Copper Service Line Inventory

UBRC Completes Lead and Copper Service Line Inventory

The Utilities Board of Rainbow City (UBRC) has successfully completed its Lead and Copper Service Line Inventory in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) under the revised Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).

This inventory, mandated under the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR), is an essential step toward identifying lead and copper service lines within the system. The inventory was completed in October 2024, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations designed to protect public health by minimizing lead exposure through drinking water.

As part of the regulatory compliance process, a comprehensive review of the Rainbow City water distribution system was conducted to identify and classify service lines potentially containing lead or copper. The Lead Service Line Inventory, based on a template provided by ADEM, is available for public review in Adobe pdf format. 

UBRC is pleased to announce that the system has no lead or galvanized service lines in the water distribution system. The inventory survey was conducted by field verifying the material type at the meter box, laboratory testing water samples, and reviewing customer service tap records. This effort highlights the Utilities Board of Rainbow City’s commitment to ensuring the safety and quality of drinking water for all residents. The Board will continue to work closely with ADEM and the EPA to meet all required standards and timelines for public water systems.