Enact the Lead Line Replacement Act

HB 534 creates a state program to replace lead service lines in Ohio's public water systems, aiming to complete the replacement of all such lines within fifteen years. The bill defines specific types of pipes that require replacement, including those made of lead and certain galvanized pipes connected to lead lines, and establishes a timeline for water system operators to identify and remove these pipes. To support this effort, the director of environmental protection will oversee the program, provide customer assistance, and collaborate with local authorities to help water systems find available grant funding. Additionally, the legislation sets up rules for prioritizing which lines get replaced first and ensures that information about funding sources is made available to the public online.