Bill > S06892

This bill enacts the Lead Pipe Replacement Act to require all covered water systems (public water systems serving at least 15 service connections or 25 year-round residents) to completely replace lead service lines by November 1, 2037. The bill provides comprehensive definitions for various types of service lines and establishes detailed requirements for replacement, including that water systems must offer free replacement of lead service lines to customers, with no direct charge to property owners. Customers can either facilitate the replacement or opt to replace their portion of the service line within 45 days, with the water system then responsible for replacing its portion. The bill prioritizes replacements in disadvantaged communities and areas with children who have elevated blood lead levels, mandates that replacements use copper pipes (with potential exceptions), and requires water systems to provide free water filters to customers. Water systems must also report annually on their replacement efforts, including details about where and how lead service lines were removed. The legislation allows water systems to use various funding sources like state and federal grants, municipal bonds, and water rate revenues to finance the replacements, and authorizes the state department of health to provide guidance and funding to support the program's implementation.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6892