Sec. 6. Healthy homes lead in drinking water pilot program
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Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall begin providing grants to State and local governments responsible for developing consolidated plans under part 91 of title 24, Code of Federal Regulations. The Secretary shall design the grants under the pilot program to— identify lead service lines and other sources of lead in drinking water serving housing units and take steps to remediate those threats; and optimize corrosion control treatment in public water systems serving housing units.
A State or local government receiving a grant under the pilot program shall prioritize the following activities: Creating an inventory of lead service lines, which shall— be published on the website of the State or local government; and involve— working with local water utilities that may have a similar inventory; inspecting for lead service lines at their entry point into a building using methods that do not disturb the pipe; conducting an inspection of visible pipes at all access points; and prioritizing buildings based on the age of the building, historical records, and the size of the service line.
Testing for lead in the drinking water at child care facilities and schools and providing remediation, as appropriate. Testing for lead in the drinking water at water fountains in public facilities and providing remediation, as appropriate.