Lead pipes in the home

Do you live in a house built before 1960? If so, your home may still have lead water pipes. Lead particles can leach into your drinking water through these pipes. Too much lead can be harmful to your health. That’s why it’s important to replace lead pipes, no matter how well-hidden they may be.

Check to see if your home still has lead pipes

Most of the water pipes are located under the floor or inside the walls. Therefore, the first thing you should do is check near the water meter to see if your home still has lead pipes. Are the pipes near the water meter made of lead? If so, there’s a chance there are lead pipes further down the line as well.

Replacement of Lead Pipes

Dunea is the sole supplier of drinking water in Wassenaar. Since 1995, the water utility has been actively removing lead pipes from its distribution network up to the water meter. If a section of lead pipe is discovered during work, it is replaced immediately. Homeowners and building owners are responsible for replacing any leadpipes inside their properties.

Map of Lead Pipes in Older Buildings

The Atlas Leefomgeving website,, lists the areas of Wassenaar where there is the highest likelihood of lead pipes in homes with young families.

Risks of Lead in Water

For more information about the risks of lead in water, visitthe GGD website at.

Reporting Center

For more information about lead pipes, visitthe Dunea website at. You can also report any concerns there if you suspect that lead pipes are still in use in or around your home.