Wisconsin Act 8 expands the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to allow principal forgiveness to a private owner of a community water system if the loans are for lead service line replacement.
This tool is designed to guide local government units engage in regional partnerships related to the provision of water/wastewater service.
This EPA initiative aims to help states and communities nation-wide to access to water infrastructure funding and eliminate potential barriers to lead pipe removal.
Citizens Energy has replaced 3,000 lead service lines
Curious about how lead service line replacement works? Watch the video to see the process in action, including what happens before, during, and after replacement.
Guidance for local governments to comply with the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) and Improvements (LCRI). Outlining regulatory requirements, strategies for public communication and risk management, and offering resources to support communities.
City officials gathered with partners and community members to celebrate the city’s 1000th lead service line removal.
Milwaukee Water Works (MWW) is expanding its lead service line replacement program to prioritize neighborhoods with the greatest need by assigning priority scores to each census block.
Benton Harbor Solutions hosted a community-led radio show that shared information on city efforts to replace lead service lines.
This checklist provides a step-by-step guide to developing a thoughtful financial plan for long-term success of your LSLR program.
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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