Ohio Governor Mike DeWine allocates $500,000 to replace lead water lines in 30 Columbus day care centers, aiming to protect young children from lead exposure. This initiative is part of the states H2Ohio program and is a crucial step towards improving water quality. The project targets licensed child care centers, where children are most vulnerable to lead exposure. The Ohio EPA states that the current water is safe to drink, but the goal is to eliminate any potential risk by removing these older lead pipes. Columbus has set a target to replace 50,000 lead and galvanized water lines over the next 12 years, with an estimated cost of $1 billion.

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