Lead Service Line Replacement Program.
Columbus City Codes § 1119.04
in effect1119.04 - Lead Service Line Replacement Program.
(A) The Lead Service Line Replacement Program is hereby established for the purpose of abating the public nuisance caused by Lead Service Lines. The Director of Colombus Water & Power may develop rules and regulations to implement the Lead Service Line Replacement Program and set forth guidelines for replacing all Lead Service Lines within the water system of the Division of Water.
(B) The Director may update the Lead Service Line Replacement Program rules and regulations, as necessary, to comply with changes to federal or state law, regulation or rule or in response to operational needs of Columbus Water & Power.
(C) City contribution to or payment for Lead Service Line replacement costs incurred pursuant to the Lead Service Line Replacement Program shall be determined in accordance with the Lead Service Line Replacement Program rules and regulations.
(D) The property owner shall be responsible for the maintenance of any new service line provided pursuant to the Lead Service Line Replacement Program. Any costs of repair, replacement, or maintenance incurred after the replacement of the service line by the City shall be paid by the owner and shall not be subject to reimbursement by the City. The City will, if applicable, transfer any warranty for the work to the owner of the property.
(Ord. No. 1627-2024, § 3(Att.), 7-15-2024; Ord. No. 1882-2026, § 1, 6-29-2026)
Source: City of Columbus, City Codes and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/oh/columbus/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT11WASEELCO_CH1119LESELIRE_1119.04LESELIREPRFetched: 10/27/2026