Ohio lawmakers want to replace all lead service lines, but it could cost billions

By: Megan Henry

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: April 28, 2026

Words: 1,001

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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An Ohio bill would require the state replace all lead service lines, but some statewide organizations worry about the costs associated with the bill.

Ohio state Reps. Dontavius Jarrells, D-Columbus, and Monica Robb Blasdel, R-New Waterford, introduced Ohio House Bill 307 last year, which would require local water providers to work with the state to identify lead services lines, develop a plan to replace these lines with safe alternatives, and execute this plan …

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