State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford), seated right, joins Gov. Eric Holcomb, seated middle, for the ceremonial signing of Senate Enrolled Act 5 Aug. 15 at the Statehouse.
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STATEHOUSE — A law authored by State Sen. Eric Koch, R-Bedford, that speeds up the replacement of lead water lines in Indiana and better protects Hoosiers’ health was ceremonially signed by Gov. Eric Holcomb this week.
Senate Enrolled Act 5 enables utility companies with Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission-approved lead line service replacement plans to replace lead pipes more quickly, more efficiently and at a lower cost.
The Environmental Protection Agency estimates more than 265,000 aging customer-owned lead water service lines remain in use in Indiana despite the U.S. banning the installation of new lead service lines in 1986.
“I’m glad to have authored this law to begin to address the significant health risks posed by lead water service lines,” Koch said. “This new law takes a significant step in addressing lead exposure in Indiana and better protects Hoosiers’ health.”
For more information on bills passed this session, visit iga.in.gov.
