The city of Columbus, Ohio has filed a lawsuit against lead pipe manufacturers, demanding that they contribute to the cost of fixing the problem. The action underscores the growing pressure on utilities to address infrastructure failures without burdening ratepayers. We can't ask more of ratepayers when the companies that created this problem aren't being asked to pay a dime to fix it. The lawsuit seeks to hold manufacturers accountable for the lead pipe problem. The suit may prompt manufacturers to adopt stricter quality controls and could lead to more collaborative solutions between municipalities and suppliers.