Yazoo City, MS – The Public Service Commission of Yazoo City is proud to announce it has completed a lead service line inventory exercise through EPA’s GLO Initiative—a landmark effort aimed at identifying and eliminating lead in drinking water service lines.
Launched in 2023, GLO was created to assist utilities nationwide in identifying and accelerating replacement of lead service lines. Through this effort, EPA assists utilities in completing their lead service line inventories as required under EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR). The initiative has prioritized disadvantaged communities, as defined by the state, and continues to promote equitable access to safe, clean drinking water.
Through this exercise, we verified records used in the initial service line review by visually inspecting a subset of lines determined to be “non-lead” to confirm that the original data was in fact accurate and reliable. By identifying these sources and verifying the information, we are working proactively to reduce exposure to lead and to provide our customers with additional confidence in the accuracy of the inventory.
Dennis McFee, CEO and General Manager of the Public Service Commission states: “This achievement reflects our longstanding commitment to water quality, customer safety, and regulatory leadership. We deeply appreciate the EPA's support and the dedication of our local team in making this possible.”
The achievement was made possible with technical assistance from the EPA’s GLO Initiative, which provided hands-on technical assistance, resource materials, and field support.
“The EPA’s GLO team was more than just a partner—they were a true catalyst for success,” said Robert Stiff, Director of Water and Wastewater for the Public Service Commission. “Their resources, expertise, and consistent encouragement gave us the clarity and momentum to complete this project ahead of schedule.”
This milestone places Yazoo City at the forefront of national efforts to proactively identify and reduce lead exposure in drinking water. It also positions the city as a model for other communities working to meet EPA’s LCRR requirements for lead service line inventory reporting.
The Public Service Commission remains committed to advancing water system safety and resiliency while continuing to collaborate with federal and state partners in service of public health and environmental excellence.
For more information about the Get the Lead Out initiative, visit www.epa.gov/safewater.
