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Notice/Advertisement Title: Lead Elimination Assistance Program
Contact Name: Emilie Eskridge
Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-2509
Contact Email Address: EVEskridge@columbus.gov
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RULE AND REGULATION NO. 26-03 April 2026
Division of Water
Columbus Water & Power
SUBJECT: LEAD ELIMINATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Pursuant to the authority granted under Columbus City Code Section 1119.10, the Director of the Department of Columbus Water & Power hereby adopts, establishes, and publishes this rule and regulation to be effective at the earliest date allowed by law. This rule and regulation supersedes Division of Water Rule and Regulation 25-02, published March 15, 2025 and March 22, 2025. This rule and regulation is in addition to any established requirements that have not been superseded or rescinded by this or any previous act.
APPLICATION:
This rule and regulation specifies the requirements and provisions of the Lead Elimination Assistance Program (LEAP) of the City of Columbus. The availability of loans through LEAP is subject to council approval of the annual operating budget and availability of funds.
DEFINITIONS:
Applicant: the owner of record of an Eligible Property who applies for participation in this program.
Eligible Property: existing residences, buildings, or structures connected to the City of Columbus public water service system that are served by a private Lead Service Line, as defined in Section 1119.02 of the Columbus City Codes.
GENERAL REGULATION:
1. Eligible Property owners seeking to replace their privately owned Lead Service Line(s) proactively, or those who do not qualify for replacement as part of the Lead Service Line Replacement Program, may apply to participate in LEAP to receive a no-interest construction loan with deferred repayment for replacement of private Lead Service Lines.
2. To be eligible to participate in LEAP, the Applicant must sign a promissory note with the City of Columbus, which will b...
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