What Is a Water Service Line?

Learn more about water service lines.

A water service line is the pipe that carries water from our water main to your home. A portion of the water service line is utility owned while the other portion is customer owned.

Service Line

¿Qué es una línea de servicio de agua?

La línea de servicio de agua es la tubería que lleva agua desde nuestra tubería principal hasta su casa. Una parte de la línea de servicio de agua le pertenece a la empresa de agua, mientras que la otra parte es propiedad del cliente. Spanish house graphic

If you have any questions, please contact us at PipeType@wsscwater.com

Possible Sources of Lead Within Households

Learn how to reduce your exposure to lead.

History of Lead in Drinking Water

A timeline of WSSC Water’s and national efforts to eliminate lead in drinking water

Water Quality Reports

WSSC Water is proud to present our annual Water Quality Report, which shows that our record of more than 107 years with zero water quality violations ...

Galvanized Water Service Lines

There are two types of customer-side galvanized pipes. One requires replacement, and the other does not.

Verification, Replacement & Funding

Verification, replacement and funding will all be prioritized to first help those most at risk from lead exposure.

What's Your Pipe Type? Program

The first step to reducing lead is to find its sources. We are helping customers identify their service line pipe material. If it turns out to be lead...

Last Modified: November 21, 2025, 9:33 am EST