The agreement provides assistance to the city of detroit to develop and implement projects that will reduce lead exposure in drinking water by replacing lead service lines and/or removing potential…

The agreement provides assistance to the city of detroit to develop and implement projects that will reduce lead exposure in drinking water by replacing lead service lines and/or removing potential sources of lead in schools and childcare facilities.activities:the activities include replacement of about 400 lead service lines in detroit's disadvantaged opportunity zones. The work will be performed under the management of the detroit water and sewer department and will include providing certified pitcher filters and household plumbing flushing instructions during lead service line replacement.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include removing approximately 400 lead service lines from the detroit water system and providing public education and outreach regarding how to reduce lead risk in drinking water. The expected outcomes include safer drinking water and reducing the risk of lead exposure to detroit residents. The intended beneficiaries include low-income detroit residents, including a large population of children under the age of 5 years, where the lead service lines are to be replaced.