Water

Lead & Copper Inventory Update for 2024

Understanding the Lake Forest Utility District’s Lead and Copper Service Line Inventory

In compliance with the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR), the Lake Forest Utility District (LFUD) has completed its comprehensive inventory for 2024. This vital step ensures transparency and safety in drinking water systems by identifying and tracking service line materials.

Key Findings:
  • No Lead Lines Detected: The district confirmed that none of its 1,562 service lines contain lead or require replacement due to galvanized connections.
  • Comprehensive Review: Historical records, distribution maps, and meter data were meticulously analyzed.
  • Ownership Clarified: Service line ownership is clearly split between the utility and customers, as defined in local regulations.

Why It Matters: This inventory demonstrates LFUD’s commitment to public health and regulatory compliance. Lead contamination in drinking water poses serious health risks, especially to vulnerable populations. By maintaining an accurate and accessible inventory, the district enhances community trust and safeguards water quality.

For further details on the inventory process and the measures being taken, please refer to the official Lead & Copper Inventory document.

Residents are encouraged to stay informed about their water supply. If you have questions or wish to view the detailed inventory, please contact the District.

Surface Water

Lake Forest Utility District (the “District”) is located within the North Harris County Regional Water Authority’s (“NHCRWA”) Groundwater Reduction Program (“GRP”) and is mandated to receive surface water.

The District currently uses groundwater as its water source, which is disinfected with chlorine. The NHCRWA uses chloramines to disinfect their water.

The District is scheduled to receive surface water in the fourth quarter of 2024. To prepare for the delivery of surface water, the District must convert their current disinfection system from chlorine to chloramine disinfection.

The extension of NHCRWA surface water lines and the chloramines conversion projects are currently in construction and is expected to be complete by the end of 2024.

Important Notice: Lake Forest UD is About to Change Residual Disinfectant from Free Chlorine to Chloramines

Lake Forest UD, PWS ID 1010494, will be changing the disinfectant that we use from chlorine to chloramines as Lake Forest UD will be receiving treated surface water from North Harris County Regional Water Authority. This change is intended to benefit our customers by reducing the levels of disinfection by-products (DBPs) in the system, while still providing protection from waterborne disease.

However, the change to chloramines can cause problems to a person dependent on dialysis machines. A condition known as hemolytic anemia can occur if the disinfectant is not completely removed from the water that is used for the dialysate. Consequently, the pretreatment scheme used for the dialysis units must include some means, such as a charcoal filter, for removing the chloramine prior to this date. Medical facilities should also determine if additional precautions are required for other medical equipment.

In addition, chloraminated water may be toxic to fish. If you have a fish tank, please make sure that the chemicals or filters that you are using are designed for use in water that has been treated with chloramines. You may also need to change the type of filter that you use for the fish tank.

You will be notified when the date of conversion is to begin in a separate notice.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Inframark, the operator for Lake Forest UD, at our 24-hour Customer Service Line (281) 398-8211.