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Dubuque council approves $1.94 million financing step for pilot program to replace private lead water service lines
Summary
City council approved proceedings for a $1,941,000 taxable water revenue bond tied to an Iowa SRF pilot to replace private lead water service lines; 49% of construction costs are forgivable under the program and the loan carries 0% interest, city officials said.
The Dubuque City Council on Monday approved steps to issue taxable water revenue bonds totaling $1,941,000 to fund Phase 1 of a voluntary pilot to replace private lead water service lines.
Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Larson told the council the program will help about 200 homes in the first phase and forms part of a larger, three‑phase effort that could reach roughly 585 owner‑occupied or rented homes in the city. The project uses federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources through the State Revolving…
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