30 homeowners have used Des Moines Water Works pilot program to replace lead pipes - KCCI Des Moines

Des Moines Water Works helping 30 homeowners replace lead pipes

30 homeowners have used Des Moines Water Works pilot program to replace lead pipes

IN THE US SINCE THE 1980S. DES MOINES WATER WORKS IS ALREADY TAKING STEPS TO REPLACE LEAD PIPES. MOST HOMES BUILT BEFORE THE 1940S HAVE THEM THIS FALL. IT LAUNCHED A PILOT PROGRAM TO HELP HOMEOWNER WITH THE COST OF REPLACING THEIR PIPES. IT SAYS SO FAR, 38 HOMEOWNERS HAVE TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF THIS, SAVING UP TO $12,000 ON THE PROJECT. DES MOINES WAT

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30 homeowners have used Des Moines Water Works pilot program to replace lead pipes

Des Moines Water Works is taking steps to replace lead pipes.Most homes built before the 1940s have them. This fall, Des Moines Water Works launched a pilot program in the River Bend neighborhood to help homeowners with the cost of replacing their pipes.It says 30 homeowners have taken advantage of the program so far, saving up to $12,000 on the project.Des Moines Water Works says its water is safe to drink.
DES MOINES, Iowa —

Des Moines Water Works is taking steps to replace lead pipes.

Most homes built before the 1940s have them. This fall, Des Moines Water Works launched a pilot program in the River Bend neighborhood to help homeowners with the cost of replacing their pipes.

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It says 30 homeowners have taken advantage of the program so far, saving up to $12,000 on the project.

Des Moines Water Works says its water is safe to drink.