Ohio lawmakers prioritize lead water line replacement

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Crews have begun replacing aging lead pipes on the West Side of Youngstown but one local lawmaker says there are over 12,000 more lead service lines in the city that need replacing.

Representative Lauren McNally is supporting House Bill 534 which was recently introduced in Columbus. It would require public water systems to replace all their lead service lines within 15 years.

“Today we are saying this is a priority of ours,” said McNally…

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