Bill > S07238

This bill updates the criteria for financing lead service line and pipe replacements by modifying existing laws to establish more comprehensive guidelines for evaluating and funding such projects. Specifically, the bill requires the Environmental Facilities Corporation and the Department of Health to revise their project approval criteria to consider multiple factors, including the cost burden of replacement per service line, the incidence of childhood lead poisoning, the degree of lead contamination (defined as an "action level exceedance" when tap water samples exceed 15 parts per billion), and the water system's commitment to fully replacing lead service lines. The bill defines key terms such as "service line" (piping connecting a water main to a building) and "lead service line" (a line made partially or wholly of lead), and mandates that funding prioritization will be based on these new comprehensive criteria. Additionally, the bill requires the development of a statewide plan for lead service line replacement, including resources for identifying lead lines, estimating replacement costs, and providing guidance to municipalities. The goal is to more systematically address lead contamination risks in water systems across New York State, with a particular focus on protecting children from potential lead exposure.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7238