Rochester lead service line replacement
Short answer
Rochester replaces lead, lead-lined and galvanized service lines at no cost to homeowners when the street is in a scheduled city project.
- Official sources
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- Free, no sign-up
| Utility | City of Rochester Department of Environmental Services |
|---|---|
| Program | Lead Service Line Replacement Projects |
| Type | Free (scheduled streets) |
| Phone | (585) 428-7049 |
| Official page | www.cityofrochester.gov/departments/department-environmental... |
Who qualifies
- Rochester property on a street in a scheduled project
- Owner signs a property-access agreement
How to apply
- Check the city's project page for your street
- Watch for advance notice
- Sign the property-access agreement
Good to know
Work continues year-round when weather permits.
Your next steps, in order
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1. Use the free or low-cost program first
Many utilities replace lines at no cost or offer no-interest loans.
Go to the official program2. Test your water
Some cities test free (Chicago: call 311). Otherwise a certified-lab mail-in kit is an option.
Tap Score test kit (affiliate link, placeholder)3. While you wait, consider a certified filter
Look for NSF/ANSI 53 certification for lead reduction.
NSF/ANSI 53 filters on Amazon (affiliate, placeholder)If the free program covers your line, you’re done. You don’t need step 4.
4. Not eligible or can’t wait? Compare plumbers
Before hiring, ask your utility whether you need pre-approval so you don’t lose program help.
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