Houston approves work order for Lead Service Line replacement after PFA award

Jan 12, 2026

The City of Houston approved Work Order No. 1 for its 2026 Lead Service Line replacement project after receiving a $525,000 PFA award; council members noted the reimbursable nature of the funding and the need to cash-flow costs before reimbursement.

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The City of Houston approved Work Order No. 1 for the 2026 Lead Service Line (LSL) Replacement Project, authorizing up to $28,500 for engineering services and next steps in the project. Engineer Matt Mohs explained that plans must be submitted by the end of March, with bidding anticipated in late summer and construction targeted for mid–late fall; he noted state funding requirements mean the city will need to cash-flow eligible costs and seek reimbursement.

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