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Wausau expects Nov. 26 closing on 2025 lead‑service‑line loan, DNR limits nonconstruction uses
Summary
City staff told the Waterworks Commission Oct. 7 that the city expects to close a 2025 DNR loan on Nov. 26 for lead‑service‑line replacement but that the Wisconsin DNR is restricting loan funds for nonconstruction outreach and administration; the city has pressed state and federal offices for changes and reported strong homeowner cooperation.
The Wausau Waterworks Commission was told Oct. 7 that the city expects to close on a 2025 Wisconsin DNR loan for lead‑service‑line replacement on Nov. 26, but DNR officials are restricting use of loan funds for nonconstruction outreach and administrative activities, city staff said.
City staff said the restriction could affect the program’s outreach and right‑of‑entry work that helps crews reach private service connections. That outreach—by city contractors and utility staff—has been central to getting homeowner permission to replace lines.
"We're expected to close on the '25 loan on November 26," Eric, director of utilities, told the commission. He said the city had sought council support and sent a resolution and letters to…
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