The bill amends the "Lead Poisoning Prevention Act" to establish a framework for water suppliers to inventory and replace lead service lines in their service areas. The department is required to ensure public access to a lead service line inventory, which must classify service lines as lead, non-lead, or unknown. Water suppliers must inspect private service lines at the request of homeowners or tenants at no cost and replace lead service lines in accordance with the current version of the Lead and Copper Rule, including 40 C.F.R. 141, Subpart I.

The act mandates that all mitigation measures and replacement of lead lines be consistent with the current Lead and Copper Rule. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of prioritizing funding for replacements in disadvantaged communities. The act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
982: 23-24.6-28