Des Moines Lead Pipe Replacement | Des Moines News

Des Moines is on a massive mission to replace nearly 97,000 lead pipes, with homeowners like Adam Pirillo receiving notices to dig up their yards—potentially facing $10,000 to $12,000 in costs. With a federal deadline of 2037, the city knows it’s racing against time: over 6,000 confirmed lead lines, 1,000 galvanized, and 23,000 still unknown. Health risks—especially for babies—are the driving force, though funding is limited and tied to home age and income. In the Drake neighborhood, 120 homes are already in the first phase of replacement. Officials stress water is safe now, thanks to treatment and testing, but residents must stay alert to city mail—because this isn’t just about pipes, it’s about protecting families. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a4c1aea7b7fc4085