About Lead Pipe by ZIP
Lead Pipe by ZIP is a free, independent reference site from Directory Assistance Group for homeowners dealing with private-side lead service line replacement. We organize scattered program rules into plain language so people can make the next call with more confidence.
What this site is for
Homeowners often have to piece together answers from utility pages, city PDFs, state rules, and contractor lists. We bring those pieces together around one practical question: what does the homeowner need to do, and what might the homeowner have to pay?
Our focus is the homeowner side of the line, sometimes called the private side. That includes cost-share programs, reimbursement rules, loans, approved or licensed plumber requirements, and federal rule changes that can affect notices, access, and replacement timelines.
How to use it
Start with your state guide at /states, then look for your utility or city. Use the estimator after you have a quote and the exact program terms. If anything on the site conflicts with a utility notice, ordinance, or official program page, follow the official source and let us know.
Who writes it
Lead Pipe by ZIP is published by Directory Assistance Group, an independent publisher of free lookup tools and directories, and is written and maintained by a small editorial team. We are not lawyers, engineers, doctors, or government officials, and we do not claim to be. What we do is read the primary sources (statutes, agency guidance, university extension publications, and official court and health-department pages), turn them into plain steps, and link every claim back to where it came from.
How the site is paid for
The site is free to use and is supported by advertising, clearly labeled featured listings, and a few Amazon affiliate links. Advertisers do not choose or review our topics, and payment never changes what a guide says or the official details we list. Read our editorial standards for how we pick sources, correct mistakes, and keep ads separate from content.
Tell us what we got wrong
Rules change and local details vary. If you spot an error or an out-of-date figure, please send us a note with a link to the source. We read every correction and date-stamp the fix.