A lead water service line replacement project is underway in the city of Rochester, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday.

The $5 million project will replace 772 residential lead and galvanized drinking water service lines and is part of the city's plan to replace all lead service lines by 2030.

“The science is clear that there is no safe level of lead in drinking water, which is why New York State continues to provide critical grants to communities to replace lead pipes,” Hochul said in a statement “Ensuring access to clean, safe water for all New Yorkers is a top priority. Together with our federal partners, my administration is committed to helping communities undertake these critical projects that protect public health while reducing the burden on local ratepayers.”

Officials say New York State’s Lead Service Line Replacement Program, funded through the State Clean Water Infrastructure Act, has invested $30 million to identify and replace lead service lines across the state. 

“I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Governor Hochul and the Environmental Facilities Corporation for their crucial funding of our lead service line replacement initiative through the WIIA grant program," Rochester Mayor Malik Evans said in a statement. "We also appreciate the ongoing support of the Environmental Protection Agency in our efforts. With the combined assistance from EFC and the support of EPA, we are confident in our ability to achieve a lead-free future by 2030.” 

The city of Rochester is eligible for $48 million in federal bipartisan infrastructure law funding to replace lead service lines.