A City of Racine and CIP Partnership

Service Line Self Verification

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Self-Verification

Find Out If Your Home Has A Lead Service Line

Knowing what material your water service line is made of is the first step toward replacement. Older homes in Racine may still have lead service lines. Identifying these lines helps EquiFlow Racine prioritize replacements and protect households from lead exposure.

Self-Verify Your Line

Complete your water service line material check online in just a few minutes.
  • 1.     Locate your water meter and service line connection. This is often found in your basement, utility room, or near an exterior wall.
  • 2.     Take a clear photo of the pipe where it enters your home.
  • 3.     Upload your photo using the self-verification form.
  • 4.     An EquiFlow Specialist will review your submission and follow up with your results, letting you know whether your line qualifies for replacement.

Please complete the following form:

1.

Homeowner Contact Information

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2.

Questionnaire

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Self-Verification Photo Submission Instructions

  1. Find your water meter inside your house. The meter is usually in your basement or utility area (it is not outside your house). Refer to the example photos on the right for help identifying the water meter in your home.

  2. Once at your water meter, locate the pipe that goes into the floor. This is your incoming water service line.

  3. Clear the area surrounding the pipe and water meter of all obstructions.

  4. On your camera, turn the flash ON (not on auto, turn it ON).

  5. Position your camera/phone no higher than your waist, parallel to the ground, 4' to 6' from the water meter and where the water service line comes out of the floor. Refer to the photo on the right for a good example of what your photo submission should look like.

  6. After taking the photo, please review it to ensure it’s in focus, the flash went off, and the following items are clearly visible in the frame:

    • The water meter

    • The location where the incoming water service line comes through the floor

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Example images of water meters

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Example: photo submittal

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