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Fargo water utility outlines lead service-line replacement plan, secured SRF loan with grant forgiveness
Summary
Water utility staff told the Sustainability and Resiliency Committee the city has an inventory of just over 2,000 lead service lines, secured a $35 million SRF loan with 66% grant forgiveness and will pursue targeted replacements with homeowner permission and post-replacement testing.
FARGO — City water-utility staff updated the Sustainability and Resiliency Committee on Fargo’s lead service-line replacement program, explaining funding, scheduling and homeowner protections as the federal Lead and Copper Rule revisions take effect.
Troy Hall, Water Utility Director, introduced a presentation from Regulatory Manager Matt Christiansen and Compliance Coordinator Maggie Saar describing the program’s scope and next steps. The utility estimated it has "just a little bit over 2,000" lead service lines and said most are in older, historic parts of Fargo. Staff said the inventory was compiled from historical meter/tap records and recent field inspections.
Staff described a funding package the city has secured: a drinking water State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan of $35 million with 66% grant forgiveness; the city commission recently passed a resolution to cover the…
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