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In the District, like in most older cities, homes built before the 1980’s were typically built with a lead service line—the pipe that connects the city water supply to your household plumbing. It is now widely understood that a number of illnesses and injuries can be caused by lead exposure. The District Government recognizes this and in response Mayor Bowser signed legislation for two new lead service line replacement programs that assist homes affected by this environmental hazard, allocating $10 million for lead service line in Fiscal Year 2022 (October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022):
1. Full Lead Pipe Replacement
In Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22), the District has allocated $8.5 million to DC Water to cover the complete cost of the lead water service pipe replacement on private property when DC Water replaces the portion of lead pipe in public space during a Capital Improvement Project (i.e., water main replacement).
NOTE: Customers do not need to apply to this program and DC Water will contact you if there are any planned projects in your neighborhood.
If both the public and private portions of the service line are lead and no capital improvement is scheduled for two years, property owners can enroll in the Voluntary Lead Service Pipe Replacement Program. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis and this program is subject to the availability of funding.
For more information visit DC Water's lead service replacement page, or email [email protected]
2. Private-side Partial Lead Pipe Replacements
In FY, the District has allocated $1.5 million dollars to provide assistance for the replacement of lead pipes on private property if the pipe in the public space is not lead. The Lead Pipe Replacement Assistance Program (LPRAP) uses District funds to assist with eligible residential property owner’s lead pipe replacement. Each property owner can receive 50% of their costs covered (up to $2,500), regardless of income. Depending on household size and income, some residents will qualify for 100% assistance.
Learn more about LPRAP
Who do I contact if I need assistance?
Call 311 or email [email protected]
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