Engaging with the Community on Lead Service Lines
Information for water systems on how to keep their community engaged and informed on LSLR.
Information for water systems on how to keep their community engaged and informed on LSLR.
This map spotlights mayors in the news speaking about lead pipes in their community and plans to replace them.
A guide for local elected officials to identify partners, stakeholders, and decision-makers to advance LSLR.
This template provides sample language to draft a local ordinance mandating full LSLR and enabling water utilities to access properties to replace the private portion of the LSL.
The City of Green Bay used Lambeau Field stadium tax revenue to help pay for private lead service line replacement.
Madison, WI replaced all lead service lines (private and public), using a program that reimbursed customers up to a fixed amount. Reimbursements were funded with revenue water tower antenna rental revenue.
Pittsburgh Water has a reimbursement program where households that voluntarily and proactively replaced private service lines are eligible for a reimbursement or stipend offsetting upfront replacement costs. Subsidies in the program are available for income-qualified residents; however, all customers can receive a $1000 stipend.
This tool allows utilities to assess the business case for implementing a discount program for low-income customers to help provide safe and affordable water and sanitation to everyone in their communities.
This webpage features resources that can assist states and drinking water systems with the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), also known as the “Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021” (IIJA).
Explore creative strategies, resources, and pricing structures for consumers and utilities to better understand and address the need for affordable drinking water and wastewater services.