There is lead in my drinking water!

Houses built before 1970 may have lead pipes. If you have lead pipes it is advisable to replace them with copper or plastic ones. Once the pipes have been replaced you can request Northern Ireland Water to replace any lead pipes leading to your property.

There are a number of leaflets available that explain what you can do if you discover that the water pipes in your house are made from lead. They include:

• Northern Ireland Water: Lead in Drinking Water (.PDF 140Kb)
• DWI (England and Wales): Lead in Drinking Water (.PDF 95Kb)