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After A Year, Providence Water Customers Still Tapping Into Loan Program To Replace Lead Pipes

9/21/2018

Rhode Island NPR

It’s been about a year since water supply board Providence Water rolled out a loan program for customers looking to replace their lead pipes, and they say it's been off to a good start.

The three-year, no interest loans cover the entire cost of replacing private lead service lines, which are the pipes that run from the curb to a property’s water meter.

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Kenosha starts getting the lead out

9/19/2018

Kenosha News

Holding her and fiance Dylan Ries’ 1-year-old son, Leonardo, in her arms Tuesday morning, Selena Mercado beamed with happiness.

“I hope to see more families as happy as I am about this because this really is a blessing to me,” Mercado said outside their home in the 4700 block of 19th Avenue.

“This” was replacement of the lead pipe lateral from their house to the curb. That pipe links to a Kenosha Water Utility street side lateral that connects to a drinking water main deep below the roadway.

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After A Year, Providence Water Customers Still Tapping Into Loan Program To Replace Lead Pipes

Kenosha starts getting the lead out

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Kenosha starts getting the lead out

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