New Bill Aims To Eliminate Lead Water Service Lines

(ONN) – A new bill at the Ohio Statehouse aims to get the lead out of Ohio’s water.

Lawmakers are highlighting House Bill 534.

The main goal of the legislation is to eliminate lead water service lines within 15 years.

Ohio currently ranks second in the nation for the most lead pipes serving families with an estimated 745,000 still in use.

Exposure to lead can cause serious health effects, especially in children.