Methods that involve excavation or other physical intervention to access a service line or other pipeline, typically to identify material type or replace the asset. In the context of lead service line replacement (LSLR), invasive solutions may also include techniques that require accessing the interior of the service line to determine its material. These approaches are contrasted with non-invasive solutions, which do not disturb the physical infrastructure.
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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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