Ohio has second most lead water-supply pipes in U.S.; infrastructure plan would replace them7/30/2021
The Columbus Dispatch
Beth Harvilla Read the full article. Part of a federal bipartisan infrastructure plan, if approved by Congress, would remove and replace lead-pipe water supply lines that pose health risks to residents. The federal government could spend $55 billion on the project. But in many states, including Ohio, officials don't know exactly how many lead pipes exist. "We do not have an exact number," said Heidi Griesmer, deputy director for communication at Ohio EPA. A 2016 survey of water systems conducted by the American Water Works Association showed that Ohio had the second-highest number of lead service pipes in the country, behind Illinois, with an estimated 650,000 lead pipes. Clarksburg Water Board approves preliminary action plan to eliminate lead from drinking water7/30/2021
The Exponent Telegram
JoAnn Snoderly Read the full article. CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — The Clarksburg Water Board on Friday approved a preliminary corrective action plan for addressing lead in some customers’ drinking water. The plan will now be submitted to the state Department of Health and Human Resources. The action plan was required under separate administrative orders from the DHHR and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Changes or additions to the plan are expected as agencies review the proposal. The initial priority under the proposed plan is the development of a system-wide inventory of known and suspected lead water lines, including lines on both the utility side and the customer side of the meter. The inventory will be created through record review, water sampling and visual confirmation of lead lines. Associated Press
Read the full article. CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — The Clarksburg Water Board has made $416,000 available in its budget to address lead found in some customers’ household drinking water. The board won’t make capital purchases this year and postponed buying items including lab equipment and three trucks, The Exponent Telegram reported. “These items are needed. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be in the budget,” Jason Myers, the board’s general manager, said at a meeting on Tuesday. “However, with public health in mind ... we’re willing to forgo this.” The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources said funds are available to help with the problem but asked the board to outline how much of its own money could be used, according to Myers. Chicago Lead Water Pipe Replacement Program Hasn’t Started, But It’s Already Being Expanded7/28/2021
CBS 2 Chicago
Read the full article. CHICAGO (CBS) — A total of 180,000 Chicago homes don’t have water meters – which means their bills are guesstimates. To put in a meter, homeowners cannot have lead pipes delivering the water. Last year, the city promised to begin replacing those lead service lines for free. Flash forward to now – it hasn’t started. Linesville to get state funds to replace more than a half-mile of cast iron water pipeline7/25/2021
The Meadville Tribune
Keith Gushard Read the full article. LINESVILLE — Nearly $776,000 in state funds will allow Linesville to replace more than a half-mile of cast iron water pipeline that contains lead and make service connections along it. The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) announced the grant Friday. The grant will pay for replacement of an old, undersized water main line and service connections that contain lead components along on West Erie Street, Kevin McGrath, Linesville's public works director said. The project will replace about 2,300 feet of cast iron water lines with lead components along West Erie Street with new 8-inch plastic pipe. The project will go from Penn Street in the borough west to the borough's border with Pine Township. MyTwinTiers
George Stockburger Read the full article. TOWANDA, Pa. (WETM) – A $2.2 million state investment has been allocated to the Towanda Borough Municipal Authority for the Monroe Borough Water Line Replacement Project. The investment was announced by State Senator Gene Yaw (R-23) and Rep. Tina Pickett. The Monroe Borough section of the authority’s water system was installed in the early 1900s and consists of lead-containing materials. The state grant will enable the authority to remove approximately 7,600 feet of existing 10-inch and 6-inch diameter lead-containing cast iron pipe and associated service connections, and replace them with 10-inch and 8-inch diameter ductile iron pipe and modern, lead-free service connections and laterals. Journal & Topics
Igor Studenkov Read the full article. Palatine Village Council voted unanimously during its July 12 meeting to create a program that will allow homeowners to be reimbursed two-thirds of the cost of replace lead water pipes on their property. According to the village, out of around 19,000 water service lines throughout Palatine, “approximately 310” contain lead. The village replaces lead pipes from the water main to the shut-off valve out of its own pocket, but the property owners are responsible for replacing any pipes between the valve and their house, since it’s located on their property. The village is able to offer reimbursement thanks to $300,000 in grant funds from the Northwest Water Commission. Village Manager Reid Ottesen said the grant funds wouldn’t be enough to pay for reimbursements for every single lead line. The grant will be offered on first-come, first-serve basis. But, he added that, if there is demand, he would ask the village to expand the program as part of the next year’s budget. If that happens, the money will come from the village’s water fund, which, Ottesen said, has more than enough money to accommodate that. App
Dustin Racioppi Read the full article. New Jersey will replace all its lead water pipes within the next decade in a new plan to comprehensively address the longstanding health hazard lurking in homes and schools throughout the state. As part of a three-bill package signed Thursday by Gov. Phil Murphy, water companies will be allowed to raise rates on property owners to pay for the pipe replacements, though it's possible federal funds could help cover the estimated $2.65 billion undertaking. Murphy's signature comes nearly two years after he pledged "a truly comprehensive and whole-of-government approach to removing the danger of lead" because it was "simply unconscionable" for children to be exposed to the toxic metal. WQAD
Shelby Kluver Read the full article. GALESBURG, Ill. — Galesburg says its nearing the end of its lead water service pipe replacement plan. Now, the final 1,000 lines are set to be removed by next fall. The city is in the fifth of six phases when it comes to lead pipe replacement. Their contractor plans to remove 500 lines this summer, beginning July 19, and wrap up the last 500 lines next year. "We began lead service line replacements in 2017. It is a relief to be this close to the replacement program completion," said Tim Fey, Water Superintendent for Galesburg. "It's important to get the lead service lines replaced because it's a health concern. It's a health issue. We've been addressing it for a number of years, and it'll be a relief to be finished." The Mercury
Evan Brandt Read the full article. POTTSTOWN — The Pottstown Borough Authority is looking for $6.7 million in state funding to pay for the removal of approximately 700 lead water service lines to homes in the borough. The homes are on, but not limited to, Willow, North Hanover, Spruce, North Evans and Beech streets, as well as Lincoln Avenue, where service lines are found to be "in critical condition," according to a legal notice published July 17 in The Mercury. The lead pipes, which pose a risk of contaminating drinking water when they deteriorate, will be replaced with copper pipes under the project plan. |
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