EPA Partners with City of Albany to Replace Lead Service Lines
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has partnered with the City of Albany and the New York State Department of Health to address elevated lead levels in the city’s drinking water. Following routine sampling that revealed concerning lead concentrations, the EPA issued an order on consent requiring Albany to replace its lead service lines, which serve approximately 98,000 residents. The agreement mandates continued monitoring of the water system and outlines a plan to replace 7% of the lead service lines annually until lead levels are reduced.
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This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance water quality and public health in Albany. The EPA, in collaboration with state and local agencies, aims to develop a comprehensive compliance plan that includes public awareness campaigns and improvements to the water system’s reliability. EPA Regional Administrator Michael Martucci emphasized the importance of cooperative federalism, stating that the success of this effort depends on the collaboration between federal, state, and local governments.
