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. Water suppliers are mandated to inspect properties with lead service lines or unknown service status at the request of the homeowner or tenant, at no cost to the property owner. The bill requires that all mitigation measures and the replacement of entire lead service lines be consistent with the current version of the Lead and Copper Rule, including 40 C.F.R. 141, Subpart I.

The legislation also includes provisions for water suppliers to replace lead service lines while minimizing disruption to water service, unless there is an emergency or objections from all persons served by the service line. Additionally, contingent upon available funding and access to property, each water supplier shall take necessary actions to replace lead service lines. The act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
6304: 23-24.6-28