New Jersey enables utility access to private property for LSLR
New Jersey statute allows municipalities, water systems, or their agents to enter property to replace LSLs with 72 hours notice N.J. Stat. Ann. § 58:12A-39.
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The City of Newark allows occupant-permitted LSLR
Newark allows occupant permitted LSLRs and holds the occupant and city harmless, City of Newark Municipal Code §16:23-5(a)(1).
New York law enables water authorities to implement water shut-offs
Water authorities in New York State have broad authority to take actions like water shut-off when necessary, N.Y. Pub. Auth. Law § 1196-d(7), (23).
ASDWA Rule Managers Community – LCR
The Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA) hosts a community for LCR managers for state administrators to share templates, resources, questions, and more.
City of Milwaukee Lead Service Line Replacement Program
Milwaukee Water Works coordinates LSLR work with water main replacements.
Integrated Water Resource Management Case Study: Lansing Lead Pipe Replacement Program
The City of Lansing coordinated LSLR work with Combined Sewer Overflow construction activities.
Past Lead Service Line Replacement Projects
The City of Elgin has been coordinating LSLR with ongoing sewer renewal work and water main replacements.
Illinois Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act
Illinois State law requires all water systems to develop and maintain service line inventories. Water systems must submit inventories to the IL Environmental Protection agency and be made publicly available on the IL EPA website. 415 ILCS 5/17.12 §17.12 (a). This law also prioritizes replacements for high-risk facilities, such as preschools, child care facilities, parks, playgrounds, hospitals, and clinics, and high-risk areas identified by the community water supply. 20 ILCS 605 §605-870(c).
New York Lead Pipe Right to Know Act
New York requires water systems to develop and submit service line inventories to the Department of Health, and for the department to make these inventories public. NY. Pub. Health Law § 1114-b.
Philadelphia’s landlord LSL disclosure
The City of Philadelphia requires landlords to disclose to tenants the presence of any known lead service lines and provide a pamphlet outlining ways to reduce the risk of lead exposure.
