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Great Falls approves pilot to replace lead water service lines using SRF loan funds

City Commission, City of Great Falls
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Summary

The City Commission authorized a pilot project to replace up to 20 private lead-containing water service lines using a $300,000 SRF loan with 60% principal forgiveness from DNRC; the voluntary program has 13 property owners signed and passed 5–0.

The Great Falls City Commission on Sept. 2 authorized a pilot program to replace up to 20 private lead-containing water service lines, a project staff said will cost an estimated $300,000 and use a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan that forgives 60% of principal through DNRC programing tied to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Public Works Director Chris Gough told commissioners the agreements would permit city staff and contractors to enter private property to perform replacements and are required to qualify for SRF reimbursement. "The next step in the SRF funded…

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