Des Moines Replaces Lead Pipes | Des Moines News

Des Moines Water Works is accelerating phase two of its lead service line replacement program, targeting five new neighborhoods including Drake, Chautauqua Park, and others, as part of a $12.1 million federal and state-funded effort to protect kids from lead exposure. Already, 120 homes have been upgraded—thanks to a surprise discovery that 65% of lines were already replaced. With nearly 23,000 unknown lines still to be mapped through “potholing,” the utility is reaching out directly to eligible homeowners; those who don’t qualify will pay for their own replacements. While they monitor lead levels in treated water, this push is critical to hitting the EPA’s 2037 national goal of replacing all four million lead service lines. 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/bf9f6bd5bfe35d16