Project #4349

Galvanic Corrosion Following Partial Lead Service Line Replacement

$339,405
Completed
Principal Investigator
Gregory
Welter
Research Manager
Mr. Jonathan Cuppett
Contractor
Ramboll
Lead & Copper
Corrosion
Pipes

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.