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Council amends lead‑service‑line rule to allow resident self‑certification

3796267 · May 23, 2025
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Summary

Council approved a change to Columbus City Code chapter 11.19 to let property owners self‑certify removal or absence of lead service lines using a city‑approved survey, intended to reduce the cost barrier of hiring a licensed contractor.

The Columbus City Council on Tuesday unanimously passed ordinance 09‑46‑2025 to amend Chapter 11.19 of the Columbus City Code and allow customers to self‑certify compliance with the city’s prohibition on lead water service lines.

Councilmember Wyche,…

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