Lead service lines

Lead pipes that carry drinking water into homes pose a serious health concern for many Great Lakes residents. Great Lakes states have some of the highest numbers of lead pipes in the nation. Lead poisoning from consuming contaminated water can cause irreversible brain damage in children.

Learn more below about the work to replace lead service lines bringing water into people’s homes.

Press Release

February 5, 2024

EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Improvements Can Demonstrate Biden Administration’s Commitment to Protecting Human Health 

CHICAGO (February 5, 2024) – In November 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed improvements to the nation’s drinking water rules to finally address the widespread use of dangerous […]

Diving Deep for Solutions

January 22, 2024

Water Infrastructure: Getting Great Lakes Water to the People

For our Diving Deep for Solutions series, we commissioned author and journalist Kari Lydersen to examine big issues facing the lakes today and how our expert team at the Alliance for the Great Lakes […]

Blog

December 14, 2023

Reflections from COP28: A Journey of Global Impact and Local Stewardship

Note: This blog was written by Vice President of Policy and Strategic Engagement Crystal M.C. Davis. Attending the COP28 UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai was an incredible experience, one that […]

Blog

December 11, 2023

Proposed EPA rule would strengthen protections against lead in drinking water, but timetable leaves too many Great Lakes residents in danger 

On December 6, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) took an important step in protecting public health by proposing to significantly strengthen national drinking water regulations for toxic lead […]

Press Release

August 11, 2022

Alliance Commends H2Ohio Investment in Lead Service Line Mapping

Chicago, IL (August 11, 2022) – The Alliance for the Great Lakes believes that access to clean water is a necessity that should never be denied, and we commend Gov. […]

Podcast

May 10, 2022

Anna-Lisa Castle – Toxic Lead Pipes in the Great Lakes

Anna-Lisa Castle serves as Policy Director, Clean Water & Equity at the Alliance for the Great Lakes, in which she leads campaigns supporting clean water access, equitable investment in water infrastructure, […]

Press Release

March 8, 2022

Statement: Alliance Applauds US EPA Efforts to Ensure Water Infrastructure Funding Reaches Communities Most in Need

Chicago, IL (March 08, 2022) – Earlier today, US EPA released new details on how money from the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law should be used by states via the Clean Water and […]

Podcast

February 22, 2022

Great Lakes Federal Policy Priorities 2022

The annual priorities outline our federal policy agenda and identify the next steps Congress should take in this session to protect the lakes. Today we’ll discuss our top Great Lakes […]

Blog

November 15, 2021

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act To Become Law

Note: This blog is part of a periodic series of updates from Don Jodrey, the Alliance’s Director of Federal Government Relations, with his view on Great Lakes policy from Washington, […]

Press Release

November 6, 2021

Statement: House Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Encouraging News for Great Lakes

Chicago, IL (November 6, 2021) – Late last night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill). In response, Alliance for the […]