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Seaford says water is safe but flags about 1,970 services after statewide lead‑service inventory
Summary
Public Works told the council the city submitted a required lead‑service inventory and will mail notices to customers whose service materials are unknown; the city reported recent testing well below EPA action levels but said replacement obligations will extend through 2037 for services that cannot be shown non‑lead.
City officials briefed council on the federally driven lead‑and‑copper compliance work that will affect thousands of Seaford water customers.
Director of Public Works Alfredo Mears said the city submitted its inventory by the state deadline and placed results in a state database. The inventory lists 4,235 water services; about 1,970 are categorized as unknown material or galvanized and may require further inspection or replacement. Mears said…
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