Galvanized pipe refers to steel pipes that have been dipped in a protective zinc coating to prevent corrosion and rust. The zinc coating contains lead that can leach into drinking water when corroded. Galvanized pipes can also capture lead from upstream sources and subsequently release captured lead if water quality changes or these pipes are disturbed. They are therefore considered possible sources of lead in drinking water.
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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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