A Grand Rapids City Commission Community Development Committee approved a contract this week with Brick Plumbing to replace about 200 lead water service lines in the city's northwest.

City officials said the work is funded by the city's water fund and includes replacing lead service lines with copper and restoring sidewalks and lawns. Construction is expected to begin this fall and finish by next June.

A city staff member, summarizing the committee action, said the city has replaced more than 8,200 lead lines to date and has nearly 1,000 more under contract. The committee approved the Brick Plumbing contract during its recent meeting; the transcript does not include a roll-call vote or movers and seconders.

The item was presented to the Community Development Committee rather than the full commission, and the committee's approval advances the procurement and scheduling steps required before crews begin field work. The transcript does not specify contract dollar amounts, insurance requirements, or the exact construction schedule beyond the stated seasons.

The city did not provide additional details in the transcript about inspection protocols, homeowner notification, or replacement prioritization criteria. Residents seeking details on timing or eligibility for service-line replacement were directed to the city's online resources (not specified in the meeting record).