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Water board approves continuation of lead service‑line replacement program; staff says project ahead of schedule
Summary
The board approved a contract renewal and additional authorization to continue Englewood’s multiyear lead service‑line replacement program, funded primarily by a $40 million Drinking Water Revolving Fund loan with $10 million in principal forgiveness.
The Englewood City Water and Sewer Board voted to continue funding and contract authorization for the city’s lead and galvanized service‑line replacement program, a multiyear effort officials said is proceeding faster than expected.
Peter, director of South Platte Renew and the water utility, told the board the program began in March 2023 and has since verified service lines across the city and replaced more than 1,000 lines. He said the city secured both Drinking Water Revolving Fund loan funds and bipartisan infrastructure law funding, including $10 million in principal forgiveness; the program is largely financed through a $40 million drinking‑water revolving fund loan.
Peter said Hazen Sawyer serves as program manager and that Hazen staff on site include Steve Price and Jasmine…
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