The city of Memphis, Tennessee, is one of the latest to take on the lead-pipe issue.According to a report by LocalMemphis.com, Memphis Light, Gas & Water has increased its budget for 2017 so that it can bring in the new year by launching a long-term effort to replace all of its lead service lines. So far the utility has tested more than 11,000 residences and recently sent letters to affected homeowners notifying them of the presence of lead in their service laterals.The report states that lead has been found in the lines at about 1,600 of the tested homes, and
Memphis to Begin Lead Pipe Replacement Program
The utility plans on targeting 2,000 lines per year.
Dec 28, 2016 | by Kyle Rogers |
