Galvanic Corrosion Following Partial Lead Service Line Replacement

Abstract

This project conducted a scientific review of lead release due to galvanic corrosion following partial lead service line replacement. A second phase of this project included collecting and evaluating field and lab data related to galvanic corrosion after partial lead service line replacement. A literature review comparing previous research on this topic is also available to download under Project Resources/Project Papers. Tailored collaboration partner: DC Water. Published in 2013.

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Galvanic Corrosion Following Partial Lead Service Line Replacement

Report

#4349

08/05/2013

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Review of Previous Water Research Foundation Projects on Galvanic Corrosion

Project Paper

04/25/2012

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Galvanic Corrosion Following Partial Lead Service Line Replacement

Abstract

Resources

Galvanic Corrosion Following Partial Lead Service Line Replacement

Review of Previous Water Research Foundation Projects on Galvanic Corrosion

Assessment of Non-Uniform Corrosion in Copper Piping

Optimization of Phosphorus-Based Corrosion Control Chemicals Using a Comprehensive Perspective of Water Quality

Evaluating Key Factors That Affect the Accumulation and Release of Lead from Galvanized Pipes

Guidance for Complying with the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions for Water Systems with No- to Low Prevalence of Lead Service Lines (LSL, LSLs)

Identifying Service Line Materials without Excavation: Distinguishing LSLs from Non-LSLs

Guidance for Using Pipe Rigs to Inform Lead and Copper Corrosion Control Treatment Decisions

Your Water System is Not Isolated - Interdependencies are Important