Lead Innovation Hub

Removing lead pipes faster, fully, and forever.

The Lead Innovation Hub is a solution and action-focused website designed to be your go-to resource for all things lead service line replacement.

Check out our Lead Pipes 101

Learn more about lead in drinking water, including its negative impacts and practical solutions to get the lead out

Did You Know?

No amount of lead is safe

Even at low exposure, lead can harm brain development in children, leading to:

Lower IQ
Reading and learning disabilities
Shortened attention spans
Behavioral issues

Lead harms adults too

In adults, lead exposure raises the risk of hypertension, heart disease, and even premature death. During pregnancy, it’s a major risk factor for preeclampsia.

Replacing lead pipes creates job opportunities

Lead pipe replacement creates immediate opportunities, especially for plumbers and contractors. Creating a pipeline of shovel-ready projects strengthens the local workforce and provides steady employment.

9 million lead pipes are still in use

Millions of homes still get water through toxic lead pipes. Replacing them is essential for safe drinking water.

There’s a federal 10-year mandate to replace lead pipes

The US EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require all lead pipes to be replaced within a decade.

Replacing lead pipes means modernizing water infrastructure

Aging lead pipes are prone to leaks and breaks. Replacing them ensures long-term reliability, reliable revenue for utilities to make crucial investments in infrastructure, and safer drinking water for communities.

A Roadmap to Eliminate Lead Pipes in Your Community

The Hub is for everyone—wherever you are on your lead service line replacement (LSLR) journey, whether you’re just starting or looking for new ideas to take your program across the finish line. Here you’ll find success stories, best practices, cost-efficient solutions, cutting-edge resources, and fresh ideas to inspire, motivate, and support you and your teams.

Select your roadmap and learn what you can do to make a difference.

State Decision-Makers’ Roadmap

State Champions Leading the Charge

Transforming laws, regulations, and budgets for lead pipe removal

Mayors' Roadmap

Local Leaders Driving Action

Taking action to remove lead pipes for a healthier community

An illustration showing a construction team replacing lead service lines in a neighborhood

Water Utilities’ Roadmap

Utilities Embracing Innovations and Best-Practices

Ensuring safe drinking water with efficient programs

An illustration of LSLR community engagement

Community Organizers’ Roadmap

Empowered Communities Driving Change

Taking action together for healthier neighborhoods

Innovation Spotlight

Case Study

Milwaukee Water Works Lead Pipes – Prioritization Program

Milwaukee Water Works (MWW) is expanding its lead service line replacement program to prioritize neighborhoods...

Checklist

Mayor’s Roadmap Checklist

This checklist summarizes the six key priorities to guide mayors and city leaders on how...