Relates to the criteria for financing certain lead service line and pipe replacements

This bill revises the criteria used by state agencies for financing and awarding grants for lead service line and pipe replacements. It directs the Environmental Facilities Corporation and the Department of Health to update how they approve projects and allocate funds. The new criteria will consider factors such as the cost burden on water systems, the incidence of childhood lead poisoning, and the level of lead contamination in the water supply. Additionally, a water system's commitment to fully funding both its own and property owners' portions of lead service line replacements will be a key factor. This legislation directly affects water systems seeking financial assistance for lead pipe removal efforts.