Lead Service Line Inventory and Replacement Program

EPA requires water systems to replace unknown service lines under federal law. The law requires community water systems to identify and map areas of their distribution systems that are known or likely to contain lead service lines. Starting in 2027, systems with lead or galvanized lines needing replacement or unknown service lines must submit this information annually. Since 2018, Ohio’s Water Supply Revolving Loan Account (WSRLA) program has incentivized lead service line replacement with 0% interest loans and principal forgiveness funding. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to: Complete removal of lead service lines (public and privately owned portion) or service lines made of galvanized iron or galvanized steel Removal and replacement of lead or galvanized connectors Replacement of curb stops, curb stop boxes, and other service line appurtenances Site restoration, including , etc. Permit fees if the fees are specific to the lead service line replacement Temporary pitcher filters or point-of-use (POU) devices Lead service line inventory development or updates Planning and design for LSLR projects Non-routine lead sampling Funding opportunities are available through the Drinking Water Assistance Fund . June 16, 2021 | Agency The Water Supply Revolving Loan Account (WSRLA) provides financial assistance for the planning, design and construction of improvements to community water systems and non-profit non-community public water systems. The program is jointly managed by DEFA and Ohio EPA's Division of Drinking and Ground Waters . 2027 Program Management Plan 2027 Program Management Plan (PDF) Final PMP Cover Letter (PDF) Please contact  DEFA with any questions regarding the WSRLA program. Program Year 2027 Nomination Materials Nomination Letter (PDF) Nomination - with instructions (Excel) Large File Transfer Instructions (PDF) Disadvantaged Community Overview (PDF) Readiness-to-Proceed Overview (PDF) Program Updates and Highlights for PY2027 (PDF) Program Documents 2026 WSRLA Program Management Plan Revised May 2026 (PDF) Lead Service Line Funding Fact Sheet (PDF) WSRLA Design and Construction Loan Project Planning Guidance (PDF) WSRLA Lead Service Line Replacement Project Planning Guidance (PDF) WSRLA Water Meter Replacement Project Planning Guidance (PDF) Drinking Water: Applicant/Design Engineer's Worksheet for Calculating Weighted Useful Life (Excel) WSRLA Construction Contract Requirements (Word) WSRLA Construction Contract Requirements (PDF) WSRLA Contract Document Review Checklist (PDF) Davis Bacon Compliance (Federal Wage Rates) State Revolving Fund American Iron and Steel Requirement Loan Applications Loan Application Instructions (PDF) Loan Application (Excel) WSRLA Private Borrower (Word) Annual Report 2024 Annual Report (PDF)