The city of Milwaukee mandates lead service line replacements based on its general municipal authority and its authority to regulate water connections to houses. Milwaukee Code of Ordinances: Plumbing and Drainage–Lead Service Line Replacement §225-22.5(3).

Newark, NJ enables default enrollment and allows utilities to access private property to replace lead service lines in the event of non-responsive owners, City of Newark Municipal Code §16:23-4.

Trenton Water Works automatically enrolls all addresses with suspected LSLs into its replacement program.

Dixon automatically enrolls eligible homeowners in the water pipe Repair Program which covers repairs to leaking underground residential water service pipes when the leak occurs between the water main and the exterior shut-off box.

St. Charles’ Water Line Insurance Program automatically enrolls eligible homeowners. This program acts as an "insurance policy" on water service lines to their homes, reimbursing up to $3,000 per property.

Jersey City requires owners to sign a right of entry form or face penalties, Jersey City Ordinance 23-022(C).

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.

Automatic enrollment has proven effective in utility upgrades like AMI—and applying the same model to lead service line replacement could streamline access, boost participation, and speed up progress.

EDF’s map spotlights lead service line replacement programs across the country, including financial assistance for private side replacements

This report found that lead pipe replacement programs in Washington, DC disproportionately benefited wealthier, predominantly white neighborhoods, leaving low-income and minority communities at greater risk of lead exposure due to the financial burden of replacing private service lines.