National Conference of State Legislatures Part 2 of 3 Webinar Summary
With water from lead service lines being identified as a common source of lead exposure in children, states are looking for approaches to replace these lines. Eleven states, including California, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Vermont, Virginia, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Washington and Wisconsin have committed funding to replacing lead service lines through a combination of grants and/or rate increases. NCSL is hosting a webinar on how states are funding the replacement of lead service lines, with speakers from legislatures, water utilities and advocacy groups discussing successful approaches. Listen in to the NCSL Webinar on Financing Options to Replacing Lead Service Lines to learn about state approaches to funding the replacement of lead service lines. Watch the webinar in English or in Spanish. National Conference of State Legislatures Part 1 of 3 Webinar Summary
The tragedy in Flint, Mich., caused states to rethink their approach to lead in water and lead service lines. Although water utilities provide corrosion control to keep lead pipes from leaching, utilities do not control the pipelines from the water service to the building or house. These lead service lines account for an estimated 50 percent to 75 percent of the lead in drinking water. This webinar will explore policies for states to address lead-service lines and options for replacement, providing policymakers insight into the tools and approaches states have undertaken to address lead in drinking water. Watch the webinar. |
Date
March 2023
Webinar Host
All
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