Lead Supply Line Issue

[Redwood]

Well I am looking for a fix that won't require me to dig a 6' deep trench 25 feet to replace the lead pipe. I know that would be ideal but isn't an option at this point.

Well you may want to get a plumber to look things over and determine the best course of action...

A small error can lead to a much bigger job in a hurry.

[diytim]

Well I am looking for a fix that won't require me to dig a 6' deep trench 25 feet to replace the lead pipe. I know that would be ideal but isn't an option at this point.

[Redwood]

My question what is the best way to fix this situation. I understand that I may have to shut off the water at the buffalo box at the curb.

Yes that is exactly what you will need to do...

Get everything solid coming in and get a 1/4 full port ball valve for a shut off,

[diytim]

My parents live in a 90 year old house in Chicago. In the last 5 years I have replaced about 95% of the old galvanized piping. Only the plumbing in the basement bathroom is yet to be converted and that will be done soon. The previous owners ran copper from the main shutoff to the utility room before they bought the house. The problem I found the other day is that there is a 1 1/2" galvanized nipple and a galvanized union between the main shutoff (gate valve) and the copper. The nipple and shutoff are quite rusted and corroded. They also drip when the water is run. I know for a fact that the shut off doesn't shuttoff the water entirely. We had to add a compression ball valve at the point the copper ended in the utility room. My question what is the best way to fix this situation. I understand that I may have to shut off the water at the buffalo box at the curb.