07/29/2026
If you happen to see our crews digging small holes in your yard near your water meter, please don’t be alarmed. We are performing hydro excavation as part of the EPA-required Lead Service Line Inventory.
This is a nationwide requirement, and every water utility is required to verify the material of each water service line. The City of Brookfield has approximately 2,000 water services, with about 63 service lines that are currently listed as “unknown.” In most cases, this is simply due to the age of the records or because the service line may have been replaced at some point in the past.
Our crews are carefully exposing the service line near the meter to identify the pipe material. Once the inspection is complete, the holes will be backfilled, restored, and reseeded as needed.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we complete this important EPA-mandated project. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the Brookfield Water Department
07-29-2026