--- title: Water Service Lines description: As communities look to replace their lead service lines, many are selecting copper as a replacement material. Discover the technical and cost benefits of copper. --- [Skip to content](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines#main-content) [![](https://blog.copper.org/hs-fs/hubfs/CDA_Logo_Copper_RGB.png?width=1118&height=256&name=CDA_Logo_Copper_RGB.png)](https://copper.org/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Contact us](https://www.copper.org/about/contact.php) [Contact us](https://www.copper.org/about/contact.php) # BLOG: Monthly Resources and Tool Kits For Water Utilities Undergoing Lead Service Line Replacement [SUBSCRIBE](https://info.copper.org/copper-development-association-water-utilities-newsletter) [![Partial replacements can increase lead levels and leave ongoing compliance risks.](https://blog.copper.org/hubfs/iStock-1378911657.jpg)](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/partial-lead-service-line-replacements-lessons-from-other-utility-programs) [Lead Service Line Replacement](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/tag/lead-service-line-replacement) ## [Partial Lead Service Line Replacements: Lessons from Other Utility Programs](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/partial-lead-service-line-replacements-lessons-from-other-utility-programs) [Marcus Elmer](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/author/marcus-elmer) Aug 25, 2026, 10:17:11 AM Overview Partial replacements can increase lead levels and leave ongoing compliance risks. The LCRI ... [Read more](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/partial-lead-service-line-replacements-lessons-from-other-utility-programs) [![What to Know About Copper Service Lines and Water Quality](https://blog.copper.org/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-05-21%20at%202.42.40%20PM.png)](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/what-to-know-about-copper-service-lines-and-water-quality) ## [What to Know About Copper Service Lines and Water Quality](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/what-to-know-about-copper-service-lines-and-water-quality) [Marcus Elmer](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/author/marcus-elmer) May 21, 2026, 3:47:00 PM Copper service lines remain a standard in drinking water systems due to their strength, formability,... [Read more](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/what-to-know-about-copper-service-lines-and-water-quality) [![Copper service line](https://blog.copper.org/hubfs/shutterstock_339631136.jpg)](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/the-total-lifecycle-cost-and-recyclability-value-of-copper-service-lines) [Lead Service Line Replacement](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/tag/lead-service-line-replacement) ## [The Total Lifecycle Cost and Recyclability Value of Copper Service Lines](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/the-total-lifecycle-cost-and-recyclability-value-of-copper-service-lines) [Marcus Elmer](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/author/marcus-elmer) Mar 20, 2026, 2:57:32 PM By Marcus Elmer, Vice President, Copper Development Association Copper has been used for underground... [Read more](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/the-total-lifecycle-cost-and-recyclability-value-of-copper-service-lines) [![Copper pipe tube](https://blog.copper.org/hubfs/FAV-KellenCDA059.jpg)](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/what-is-the-difference-between-the-lcri-and-lcrr) [Lead Service Line Replacement](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/tag/lead-service-line-replacement) ## [What Is the Difference Between the LCRI and LCRR?](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/what-is-the-difference-between-the-lcri-and-lcrr) [Marcus Elmer](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/author/marcus-elmer) Nov 20, 2025, 3:01:49 PM The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has introduced two key regulatory programs to protect Amer... [Read more](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/what-is-the-difference-between-the-lcri-and-lcrr) [![](https://blog.copper.org/hubfs/iStock-531060399.jpg)](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/compatibility-of-copper-tube-in-concrete-and-plumbing-applications) [Lead Service Line Replacement](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/tag/lead-service-line-replacement) ## [Compatibility of Copper Tube in Concrete and Plumbing Applications](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/compatibility-of-copper-tube-in-concrete-and-plumbing-applications) [Marcus Elmer](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/author/marcus-elmer) Sep 11, 2025, 8:13:19 AM Across the country, utilities are moving fast to meet lead service line replacement (LSLR) mandates.... [Read more](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/compatibility-of-copper-tube-in-concrete-and-plumbing-applications) [![](https://blog.copper.org/hubfs/KellenCDA143.jpg)](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/what-is-the-do-it-proper-with-copper-training-program) [Lead Service Line Replacement](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/tag/lead-service-line-replacement) ## [What Is the ‘Do It Proper with Copper’ Training Program?](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/what-is-the-do-it-proper-with-copper-training-program) [Marcus Elmer](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/author/marcus-elmer) May 8, 2025, 12:12:15 PM Utilities across the country continue to take action to remove lead service lines. As critical as it... [Read more](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/what-is-the-do-it-proper-with-copper-training-program) [![](https://blog.copper.org/hubfs/iStock-1378911657.jpg)](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/breaking-down-the-latest-lead-and-copper-rule-key-changes-and-impacts) [Lead Service Line Replacement](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/tag/lead-service-line-replacement) ## [Breaking Down the Latest Lead and Copper Rule: Key Changes and Impacts](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/breaking-down-the-latest-lead-and-copper-rule-key-changes-and-impacts) [Marcus Elmer](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/author/marcus-elmer) Mar 5, 2025, 2:16:55 PM The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI)... [Read more](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/breaking-down-the-latest-lead-and-copper-rule-key-changes-and-impacts) [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdBVx4iV5D3llojk13Qm9ix-Zc9UW7TmKO-ox34je93n_e066XgyIo0U-629QyH0qPhRCYSdS40xxYN8cocCV5nvU9S3Z4kHbiWiCayZhzDjilE8pZ23dLr8OpCravgK9iNLH7-Jw?key=-l9RYjRkrzjnZF7_AFE9UR9n)](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/best-practices-for-installing-and-prepping-underground-copper-service-lines) [Lead Service Line Replacement](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/tag/lead-service-line-replacement) ## [Best Practices for Installing and Prepping Underground Copper Service Lines](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/best-practices-for-installing-and-prepping-underground-copper-service-lines) [Marcus Elmer](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/author/marcus-elmer) Dec 19, 2024, 11:09:47 AM Over 9 million lead service lines require replacement in the United States, and copper continues to ... [Read more](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/best-practices-for-installing-and-prepping-underground-copper-service-lines) [![](https://blog.copper.org/hubfs/Heading%20(1).png)](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/navigating-customer-access-funding-and-lcri-requirements-for-lead-service-line-replacement) [Lead Service Line Replacement](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/tag/lead-service-line-replacement) ## [Navigating Customer Access, Funding, and LCRI Requirements for Lead Service Line Replacement](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/navigating-customer-access-funding-and-lcri-requirements-for-lead-service-line-replacement) [Marcus Elmer](https://blog.copper.org/water-service-lines/author/marcus-elmer) Nov 6, 2024, 11:43:28 AM Are we truly prepared to provide safe drinking water to our communities? With aging infrastructure a... 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