The City of Parsons is launching a lead water service line inventory program to identify lead pipes in homes across the City.

Lead is a naturally occurring element that can be harmful to animals and humans when ingested. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, between 10 and 20 percent of lead exposure comes from drinking water. While lead is not present in the City’s source water leaving its water treatment plant, it can enter water through lead pipes and internal plumbing.

With funding assistance from the Kansas Department of Health & Environment, the City will inventory homes to identify lead water service lines at no cost to the homeowner, and is contracting with TREKK Design Group, LLC to complete these inspections. Homeowners are asked to contact TREKK to schedule a free inspection appointment. Access to the home’s interior will likely be required to visually verify the interior pipe material, usually located in crawl spaces, basements and underneath sinks. Evaluations will typically last no more than 30 minutes. To schedule an evaluation, homeowners may call (417) 834-3233 or email parsonswater@trekkdesigngroup.com.