Ask the municipality for known service-line information and document visible material.
V18 — specialized system
Lead drinking-water service line
Identify public/private service, indoor materials, water results and replacement plan instead of relying only on treatment.
Checked: 2026-08-22
Replacement may need coordination of private and municipal portions, excavation and interior plumbing.
Confirmed lead service line: permanent replacement is the reference solution; follow drinking-water guidance during transition.
Useful tools / data
- Municipal records
- Water-entry photos
- Water results if available
What the professional checks
- Identify material and public/private boundary
- Coordinate replacement/excavation
- Commission and document
Sources and limits
Triage prepares decisions and quotes; it does not replace permits, calculations, inspections or regulated trades.
Related path
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V15
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V16
Advanced diagnostics to cross-check
V16 connects water, soil, climate, safety, materials and seasonal use to existing projects.
V19
Edge systems to integrate into the project
V19 covers interfaces that become important when multiple home systems interact.
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These checks target costly problems that often appear only after opening assemblies, conversions or changes of use.
V27
Project risks and overlooked interfaces
V27 connects payment, water, envelope, ventilation and jobsite details that often create costly surprises.
V28
Finish and service details to verify
V28 connects small details that become costly once finishes are closed.
V31
Commissioning and everyday safety
V31 helps verify systems after work and document the values that make a home safer to operate.