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City prepares to mail 600 letters as state mandates lead service inventory

Gardner City Council (unnamed meeting) · February 2, 2026
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Summary

City public works staff said a state-mandated lead service inventory has identified roughly 600 water services with unknown pipe material; the city plans a resident outreach campaign, offered volunteer door-knocking, and is weighing wording that clarifies homeowner responsibilities.

Speaker 2, identified in the transcript as Public Works staff, told the council the city "was mandated by the state to do a lead service inventory." A consultant reviewed plans and conducted field tests; staff reported they are "down to about 600 or so" services where the material between the main and the house is unknown and must be verified.

Why it matters: state rules require the inventory and verification of service-line materials because lead-bearing lines pose a health risk…

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