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Dubuque approves voluntary pilot to replace private lead water service lines; 200 homes funded for phase 1
Summary
City council adopted plans for a voluntary pilot to replace about 200 private lead service lines this construction season, with a total project budget of $2,027,800 combining SRF and local funds; the program’s wider scope is limited by federal/state eligibility rules and funding availability.
DUBUQUE, Iowa — The Dubuque City Council on April 7 adopted plans, specifications and an estimated cost for the first construction phase of the city’s private lead service line replacement pilot program, authorizing work that will replace roughly 200 private lead water service lines this construction season.
The 100% voluntary pilot targets owner-occupied and rented homes that meet socioeconomic eligibility established by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). “This phase of the pilot program is 100% voluntary and is open to those residents with a verified drinking water lead service line meeting the socioeconomic guidelines established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,” Water Department Director Chris Lester told council members.
The pilot’s funding summary in staff materials lists…
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