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Wausau asks DNR to allow broader use of lead-removal grant funds for public outreach and project oversight
Summary
City staff asked the Common Council to back a formal request to the Wisconsin DNR asking that municipal professional services and outreach costs be counted against the total award amount rather than only the construction portion, arguing robust resident outreach is essential for a successful lead service line replacement program.
City staff and the Common Council on Tuesday discussed the city's lead service line replacement program and asked the council to endorse a request to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to treat certain non-construction costs as eligible under the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program award.
Public works staff told the council the DNR's recent letter limited the…
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