"An Ohio bill would require the state replace all lead service lines, but some statewide organizations worry about the costs associated with the bill.
Ohio state Reps. Dontavius Jarrells, D-Columbus, and Monica Robb Blasdel, R-New Waterford, introduced Ohio House Bill 307 last year, which would require local water providers to work with the state to identify lead services lines, develop a plan to replace these lines with safe alternatives, and execute this plan over a 15 year time period.
“Those lead particles can seep into your water unknowingly and that then could be poisoning your children, your family, your relatives,” Jarrells said. “Then the impact of lead poisoning has, unfortunately, devastating impacts on a child’s cognitive abilities.”
The bill has had three hearings in the Ohio House Development Committee and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency would be responsible for overseeing this mandate if the legislation passes."
Megan Henry reports for the Ohio Capital Journal April 28, 2026.
