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STATEHOUSE— Governor Eric Holcomb ceremonially signed a law authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) this week that speeds up the replacement of lead water lines in Indiana and better protects Hoosiers’ health.
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Senate Enrolled Act 5 enables utility companies with Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission-approved lead line service replacement plans to replace lead pipes more quickly, efficiently, and at a lower cost.
The Environmental Protection Agency estimates more than 265,000 aging customer-owned lead water service lines remain in use in Indiana despite the U.S. banning the installation of new lead service lines in 1986.
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“I’m glad to have authored this law to begin to address the significant health risks posed by lead water service lines,” Koch said. “This new law takes a significant step in addressing lead exposure in Indiana and better protects Hoosiers’ health.”
For more information on bills passed this session, visit iga.in.gov.