Additional Resources

There are many official resources to further explore the health effects of lead and to learn about efforts to remove sources of lead from the drinking water. 

Lead Water Service Line Information 

• Lead Service Line Programs Overview (American Water Works Association) 
• Lead Service Line Replacement Facts (Lead Service Line Replacement Collaborative)
• Lead & Copper in Drinking Water information (Virginia Department of Health)

Health Information on Lead in Water 

• Basic Information about Lead in Drinking Water (U.S. EPA)
• Preventing Childhood Lead Poisoning (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Lead and Copper Rule Revisions

• Revised Lead and Copper Rule Information (U.S. EPA) 

City of Norfolk

Visit the Norfolk Department of Utilities’ website for further information on how we ensure your drinking water is safe, clean, and meets or exceeds all federal and state regulations. 

• Your Drinking Water 
• Water Quality Testing 

Looking for information on other sources of lead exposure, such as lead-based paint hazards?

• Visit Norfolk’s Healthy Housing Initiative 
• Learn about Virginia’s Lead Hazard Reduction Program