Whole House Lead Reduction as Seen on TMJ4
Milwaukee faces a critical issue with lead service lines, a legacy of mid-20th-century water infrastructure, posing serious health risks, especially to children and pregnant women. Despite initiatives to replace these lines, an estimated 70,000 homes still rely on them, with replacement costs ranging from $8,000 to $15,000 per homeowner.
The city continues to make progress, but the $500 million total cost presents significant financial and logistical challenges. Whole house lead reduction systems can be installed for a little as $2900.00 and offer more protection than just replacing the service line. To learn more about the lead crisis in Milwaukee suburbs read what we had to say to TMJ4.
Cost Effective
As low as $2900 to install a Pioneer whole home lead reduction system. Thousands of dollars less than replacing your whole service line!
Reliable
There is still lead in water mains, which can pose a potential risk even after you have your lead service changed out. The Pioneer Lead Reduction System eliminates that concern.
Fast Installation
Installation of a Pioneer system only takes us 3-4 hours. You don't have to wait for your local municipality to do its part. Your water will be safe to drink in a matter of hours. You could be waiting years for your lead service lines to be replaced.
HelenBrand Pioneer Whole Home Lead Reduction System
Milwaukee is currently grappling with a significant issue surrounding lead service lines, which were commonly used in the city’s water infrastructure until the mid-20th century. These lead pipes, which deliver drinking water to homes and businesses, pose a serious health risk, particularly to young children and pregnant women, as exposure to lead can cause developmental delays, learning disabilities, and other long-term health problems. Despite efforts to replace lead service lines over the years, an estimated 70,000 homes in Milwaukee still have them. The city has made progress in recent years, launching initiatives to accelerate the replacement of these lines, but the cost of replacing them—estimated at over $500 million—has created significant financial and logistical challenges. Some areas are estimating the cost for homeowners to be anywhere between $8000-$15000 to replace.
The Hellenbrand Pioneer Lead Reduction System is a water filtration technology designed to address the issue of lead contamination in drinking water, particularly in areas with aging infrastructure, like Milwaukee. Developed by the Hellenbrand company, this system uses a specialized filtration process to remove 99.5% of lead up to the current EPA Standards, providing a safer drinking water solution for homes and businesses connected to lead service lines. The system incorporates a combination of advanced filtration media and chemical treatment that targets lead particles, effectively reducing their presence in the water supply. It has been particularly useful in regions where replacing lead pipes is a costly and time-consuming process, offering an immediate, practical solution to reduce exposure while longer-term infrastructure improvements are underway.
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