Ohio HB307 establishes a lead service line replacement program to remove all lead service lines in Ohio within fifteen years.

Ohio HB307, the Lead Line Replacement Act, mandates the removal of all lead service lines in Ohio within fifteen years. The bill requires public water systems to submit replacement plans, prioritize lines, and implement training programs. It establishes a lead service line replacement program, overseen by the director of environmental protection, who reviews and approves plans. The bill also creates a publicly available database for tracking replacements and sets up a drinking water assistance fund for financial and technical assistance.

Ohio HB307 establishes a lead service line replacement program to remove all lead service lines in Ohio within fifteen years.

Ohio HB307, the Lead Line Replacement Act, mandates the removal of all lead service lines in Ohio within fifteen years. The bill requires public water systems to submit replacement plans, prioritize lines, and implement training programs. It establishes a lead service line replacement program, overseen by the director of environmental protection, who reviews and approves plans. The bill also creates a publicly available database for tracking replacements and sets up a drinking water assistance fund for financial and technical assistance.