Lead Service Line Inventory Calculator

Lead Service Line Inventory Calculator

Calculate the true cost of LCRR compliance and see how Service ID can save your utility time and money

Your System

Lines needing identification

Best estimate (typically 5-15%)

Current Approach Costs

$

Labor, benefits, vehicle, scheduling overhead

Typical Costs

Engineering firm: $350/line
Internal staff: $200-300/line
Mail survey only: $1.50/line

Public Health Context

Lead Exposure Liability

~800 estimated lead lines

$8,000,000 potential liability

Every Month of Delay:

  • • Extends lead exposure risk
  • • Delays replacement funding access
  • • Compounds public health impact
  • • Increases regulatory scrutiny

Option 1: Engineering Firm

Total Cost

$2,800,000

@$350/line, 20 months

Timeline

20 months

Completion

100% identified

Option 2: Internal Staff

Total Cost

$2,000,000

@$250/line

Timeline

40 months

Staff Impact

Diverts from ops

Option 3: Mail Survey

Total Cost

$2,751,000

Survey + follow-up

Survey Results

240

3% response rate

Still Unknown

7,760

Need inspections

Service ID Solution

Total Cost

$364,775

AI + field verification

Timeline

2 months

Start to finish

Results

3,760 classified

94% accuracy

Total Savings

$1,635,225

Save 81.7% vs. best traditional approach

vs. Engineering Firm: $2,435,225
vs. Internal Staff: $1,635,225
vs. Mail Survey: $2,386,225

Time Savings

38 months

Complete inventory 95% faster

Time Advantage Enables:

  • ✓ Earlier replacement funding access
  • ✓ Reduced lead exposure time
  • ✓ Better compliance position
  • ✓ Staff focus on operations

Proven Results

Verona Pilot

50% participation, 94% accuracy

✓ EPA-compliant methodology
✓ Exceeds industry 80% standard
✓ 100% human verification
✓ Defensible documentation

Service ID Process Breakdown

Phase 1: Photo Collection

Residents submit photos via QR code (6-8 weeks)

Letters mailed: 8,000
Expected responses: 4,000
Response rate: 50%
Service ID cost: $164,775

Phase 2: AI Classification

Automated analysis with 100% human review (1-2 weeks)

Photos classified: 4,000
AI accuracy: 94%
Human verification: 100%
Processing time: <12 hours

Phase 3: Field Verification

Targeted inspections by utility staff (2-3 weeks)

Field visits needed: 2,000
% of total: 25%
Focus areas: Lead/uncertain
Utility cost: $200,000

Ready to Accelerate Your LCRR Compliance?

Service ID can save your utility $1,635,225 and complete your inventory 38 months faster than traditional approaches.

Based on Verona, WI Pilot Results:

  • ✓ 50% homeowner participation rate
  • ✓ 94% AI classification accuracy
  • ✓ 100% human verification of results
  • ✓ Completed in under 30 days
  • ✓ $125,000 saved vs. traditional inspections

What You Get:

  • ✓ Turnkey photo collection platform
  • ✓ AI classification with 94% accuracy
  • ✓ Human verification of all results
  • ✓ EPA-compliant reporting and documentation
  • ✓ Integration with your GIS system
  • ✓ Ongoing support throughout the process

Get Started:

Schedule a demo or discuss a pilot program

RJ Pire | rjpire@getserviceid.com | 608-217-9638

www.getserviceid.com

Why Utilities Choose Service ID

Speed & Certainty

Complete your inventory in 2 months instead of 12+ months. Meet LCRR requirements with confidence and avoid regulatory complications.

Community Engagement

Residents become partners in compliance. 50% participation rate means homeowners feel involved and informed about their water quality.

Resource Optimization

Free up staff for critical operations. Service ID handles data collection while your team focuses on high-priority field verifications and replacement planning.

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Engage your customers 

Service ID makes service line inventories fast, simple, and accurate.
Instead of sending surveys that get ignored, utilities can now ask customers to snap a quick photo. Our AI identifies pipe materials with no inspectors and no guesswork. It’s faster than traditional methods, dramatically more cost-effective, and delivers higher response rates from homeowners.

Reporting Simplified

All submissions are available in real time through a secure, easy to use dashboard. Each record includes the address, material type, confidence score, any other utility information requested, and the photo for audit and verification. Utilities can generate custom reports simplifying all your regulatory requirements. All the data is encrypted and stored safely, ensuring privacy and reliability every step of the way.

Ready to learn more or get started? Contact us and our first five customers will receive significant discounts as part of our pilot program.

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