The Ohio legislature introduced a bill to remove all LSLs in 15 years
In 2024 the state legislature introduced a bill setting a 15-year timeline to replace all lead services lines in the state. H.B. 534
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Spotlight: A Conversation with a Mayor Spurs Action
At Mayor Baraka’s urging, the Newark City Council passed two ordinances to make the full-scale project possible.
New York introduces the Lead Pipe Replacement Act
In 2025, the New York legislature introduced a bill setting a 10 year timeline for the state to replace all lead service lines, requiring water utilities to cover the full cost of private-side LSLR, and enabling occupant-permitted consent, and for LSL. S.6892/A.7878.
Texas SmartBuy Membership Program
A service from the Texas Comptroller’s office, the state purchasing cooperative promotes best value procurements through state contract usage at the local level.
Michigan set a 20-year timeline to achieve 100% LSLR in 2018
In 2018 the state’s Lead and Copper Rule required water suppliers to annually remove an average of 5% of LSLs in their system, effectively setting a 20-year timeline (p. 2).
Lessons Learned: Two Years of Accelerating Lead Service Line Replacement in New Jersey Communities
This report highlights lessons from New Jersey’s efforts to accelerate lead service line replacement, offering strategies for utilities and policymakers to overcome challenges and ensure equitable access to safe drinking water.
Zero-Percent Interest Loans Make Lead Pipe Replacement Affordable in Many States
A 50-state comparison of DWSRF financing options for Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding.
Stretching the Dollar to Get the Lead Out: Lead Service Line Contracting
This contracting guide highlights key contracting components that utilities should consider including in their programs to ensure funding is utilized effectively.
Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $90 Million to Replace Lead Service Lines and Protect Drinking Water Across New York
Gov. Hochul authorized the use of NY’s Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022 to repay the loan portion of awards for LSLR projects from the NY’s DWSRF.
How far will BIL dollars go in replacing lead lines across the country?
This blog analyzes how far federal funding will go to replace toxic lead lines over the five years of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
