The bill amends the "Lead Poisoning Prevention Act" to require the department to ensure public access to a lead service line inventory and to determine the existence or absence of lead within each water connection in its service area. Water suppliers are mandated to inspect properties with lead service lines or unknown service status at the request of homeowners or tenants, at no cost to the property owner. If lead is present, water suppliers must replace the entire lead service line in accordance with the current version of the Lead and Copper Rule, including 40 C.F.R. 141, Subpart I.

The bill also requires that mitigation measures be consistent with the current Lead and Copper Rule. It removes previous requirements for water suppliers to establish a public dashboard, publish a map of service line locations, and define disadvantaged communities. Instead, it emphasizes the need for water suppliers to ensure public access to the lead service line inventory and to notify property owners and tenants within 30 days of identifying lead service lines, providing multilingual information on health risks and mitigation measures.

Additionally, the bill outlines that contingent upon available funding and access to property, each water supplier shall develop a lead service replacement plan and coordinate with state agencies for financial assistance. The legislation aims to enhance public health protections against lead exposure in drinking water through systematic inventory, replacement, and community engagement efforts. This act would take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
982: 23-24.6-28