An instance in which only part of the service line (typically the public or utility side) is removed due to complications arising from the split ownership of the service line. Partial replacements increase the risk of lead release into drinking water. According to the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI), only full replacement counts towards the mandatory replacement requirement, given that partial replacements may increase the risk of lead exposure due to disruptions to the service line.
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