Engaging Landlords and Tenants in Lead Service Line Replacement
Engaging landlords and tenants is essential to ensure equitable and effective lead service line replacement, especially in rental properties where children face the greatest risk.
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Augustana College students help Port Byron survey its water pipe lines
Port Byron engaged college students to go door-to-door to complete the service line inventory.
Lead Service Line Replacement Program Testimonial
Greater Cincinnati Water Works collected customer testimonials from successful lead service line replacement to boost their program’s visibility.
Implementing Lead Service Line Replacement Projects Funded by the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
EPA’s memo describes requirements and exceptions for full lead service line replacement and details exceptions for projects funded by Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).
City of Troy Mayor and Administration to Go Door-to-Door for Lead Pipe Testing Canvassing
Mayor Carmella Montello along with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students went door-to-door canvassing to collect lead service line inventory data.
Guidance for Utilizing Predictive Modeling to Identify Lead Service Lines for Inventory Development
New Jersey’s DEP issued guidance on the use of predictive modeling to develop service line inventories.
Proposed Milwaukee ordinance change would eliminate homeowner cost for lead service line removal
Milwaukee has used Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funds to cover the costs of private-side replacement.
Water Affordability Business Case Downloadable Tool
This tool allows utilities to assess the business case for implementing a discount program for low-income customers.
Primer for Mayors: “Let’s Get the Lead Out of Our Drinking Water”
This primer highlights how Trenton allowed the use of photographs in lieu of in-person inspections by plumbing code officials (p.18)
Detroit to replace 5,000 lead service lines this year, ramping up to 10,000 per year starting in 2024
The City of Detroit uses rates to pay for full lead service line replacement. Their program prioritizes low-income neighborhoods and uses state and federal funds to further reduce customer burdens.
