group of city officials and workers posing with a piece of pipe in front of a yellow backhoe to celebrate the replacement of 10,000 lead service lines in Cincinnati.

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…

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A construction worker in a trench replaces an old, corroded lead water pipe with a new copper line.

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…

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Cincinnati water quality

Cincinnati water quality takes center stage with major infrastructure upgrades

The recent Cincinnati water quality improvements reflect a massive investment in public health and municipal infrastructure. Residents track Cincinnati water quality metrics closely as new federal guidelines take effect this year. Greater Cincinnati Water Works (GCWW) is enhancing water quality through advanced treatment, using granular activated carbon (GAC) to remove contaminants. The system, which won…

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