O R O VA L L E Y W AT E R U T I L I TY N E W S L E T T E R
WINTER 2024
A MESSAGE FROM OUR DIRECTOR The Oro Valley Water Utility (OVWU) takes water quality regulatory compliance very seriously. This has been demonstrated in the Utility’s current compliance with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lead Service line Identification Rule. The EPA Lead Service Line Identification Rule mandates that the OVWU conduct a thorough inventory to identify and categorize service lines in both our OV Main and Countryside water systems that may contain lead. Peter Abraham, P.E. Water Utility Director
This rule is part of the broader Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) Revisions aimed at reducing lead exposure in drinking water, especially for children and vulnerable populations. Public Water Systems were required to complete and submit the initial inventory by October 16, 2024, then periodically update and report any changes. This ensures a current record of service line materials.
During a thirty-month period, OVWU staff completed an inventory of 21,922 service lines in both water systems. All inventoried service lines were determined to be non-lead materials and do not require replacement. The completed service line inventory was submitted to the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) on September 6, 2024, which was approved by ADEQ resulting in OVWU meeting the ADEQ compliance requirements. OVWU continues to provide high quality potable water to its customers by meeting or exceeding all local, state, and federal drinking water regulations.
The illustration shown depicts the typical arrangement between the public water system and its connection to the customers service line. A combination of reviewing building records and field investigations ensured the Utility’s compliance with ADEQ’s Lead Service Line Identification rule.
DRINKING WATER SERVICE LINES
Looking forward,
Peter Abraham
Peter A. Abraham, P.E. | Water Utility Director
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