Methods used to inspect or repair service lines without the need for extensive excavation. These approaches often include technologies that can identify pipe materials from above ground or use trenchless techniques for replacement. Non-invasive solutions are generally less disruptive and can be more cost-effective compared to invasive solutions that require digging or disrupting infrastructure to access or replace service lines.
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The purpose of the Lead Innovation Hub is to empower users to take action by equipping them with the best information, solutions, and resources available to replace lead pipes and improve public health for all.
Milwaukee is one of the few cities in the country with a prioritization plan to ensure neighborhoods likely to suffer the most severe impacts from lead poisoning get their pipes replaced first. In consultation with a community-based group, Coalition for Lead Emergency (COLE), and following a public engagement process, Milwaukee included in an ordinance three indicators to prioritize where LSLs will be removed first:
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