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NYS Assemblymember seeks $50 million to replace lead service lines

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A New York Assemblyman is seeking funding in the state budget for the replacement of lead service lines.

Hudson Valley Democrat Jonathan Jacobson of the 104th District organized a letter to Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie seeking a funding boost to the state Health Department’s Lead Service Line Replacement Program, which provides up to $10,000 per homeowner to replace a contaminated line.

As of last July the program had replaced 2,300 pipes in 28 municipalities.

Lucas Willard is a news reporter and host at WAMC Northeast Public Radio, which he joined in 2011. He produces and hosts The Best of Our Knowledge and WAMC Listening Party.
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