Rhode Island law requires the disclosure of lead exposure hazards and potential lead exposure hazards in a residential dwelling, dwelling unit, or premise that is offered for sale or lease. R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-24.6-16
In 2024, the Iowa legislature introduced a bill requiring that the presence of lead service lines be disclosed in real estate transactions. H.F. 442.
The State of Minnesota has developed an online tool mapping all inventories throughout the state, down to the individual line. The website and database are created in collaboration with academic partners.
This guide compiles recommendations for how to implement an equitable LSLR program, including data sources to use in prioritization decisions.
Information for water systems on how to keep their community engaged and informed on LSLR.
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).
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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