Ohio proposes speeding up lead-water alerts

The plan announced Thursday would give city water systems just two days to alert residents when lead levels are above federal limits.

The proposal from Gov. John Kasich's administration also includes a plan to help cities map out and remove lead pipes, and to work with schools on replacing drinking fountains and faucets that have lead parts.

Butler said he didn't want to wait that long, calling the proposal by Kasich, a candidate for the Republican nomination for president, a short-term solution that will address immediate needs to make sure the public is aware when lead is in the water.