Amendment 7 would let New Orleans use federal money for private lead-pipe removal

By: Elise Plunk

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: October 15, 2026

Words: 530

Last Updated: 2 days, 8 hours ago

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Louisiana voters will decide Nov. 3 whether public money can be used to remove potentially harmful lead pipes from private property. Its approval would immediately give New Orleans access to more than $150 million to tackle a small portion of the city’s outdated drinking water system.

The proposed change to the Louisiana Constitution, Amendment 7, would free up a $152 million loan the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved …

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