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Cincinnati lead service lines reach 10,000 replacements as thousands remain

Cincinnati lead service lines have reached a major replacement milestone as Greater Cincinnati Water Works passes 10,000 removals. The Cincinnati lead service lines program still has more than 30,000 lines to replace across the utility’s service area. Greater Cincinnati Water Works (GCWW) marked the milestone Wednesday, Aug. 26, highlighting progress from a program that began…
August 27, 20260Comments

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A construction worker in a trench replaces an old, corroded lead water pipe with a new copper line.
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Cincinnati targets toxic lead water lines with new $45 million infrastructure package

The city council has prioritized the immediate removal of dangerous lead water lines across Cincinnati neighborhoods. Replacing these aging lead water lines will protect public health and improve overall water system reliability. Cincinnati leaders are taking aggressive action to replace lead water lines and modernize local infrastructure. Removing lead water lines is the primary focus…
June 29, 20260Comments

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A person rinsing a glass under running tap water at a kitchen sink, representing residential water usage amidst 2026 Cincinnati water bill increases.
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Cincinnati water bills to see changes in 2026 amid infrastructure upgrades

Changes to Cincinnati water bills are officially underway following recent municipal rate adjustments. As the new year unfolds, residents are taking a closer look at their household budgets.  Inflation continues to impact daily living expenses across the board. Effective January 1, 2026, the Greater Cincinnati Water Works implemented a 5.55% increase in water rates. While…
May 21, 20260Comments

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Two construction workers in safety vests and hard hats replacing a lead water pipe in a trench in Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati lead pipe replacement program ramps up amid broader infrastructure push

City program expands removal of high‑risk lead service lines The city’s water utility, Greater Cincinnati Water Works (GCWW), continues strategic work to replace lead service lines. These are the underground pipes that connect homes and businesses to public water mains.  These lead pipes pose a known health risk, especially to children, because lead can…
February 12, 20260Comments

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