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Henderson council approves state application for lead service line replacement funding
Summary
Council unanimously approved Resolution 23-26 to submit a formal state application for lead service line replacement funding; a preliminary application by Hazen and Sawyer had been filed and the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality requested a full application.
Henderson City Council unanimously approved Resolution 23-26 Aug. 14 to submit a formal application to the State for lead service line replacement funding aimed at complying with U.S. EPA lead and copper regulations.
City Manager E. Terrell Blackmon told the Council the funding would be used to locate and replace problematic lead service lines in the city’s distribution system. A preliminary application had been prepared by Hazen and Sawyer; the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has requested submission of a full application. Councilmember Sara M. Coffey moved approval; Councilmember Marion B. Williams seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Why it matters: The action begins a process to secure state funding that could reduce lead exposure risk for customers serviced by lead service lines. The minutes do not specify a funding amount or timeline; they record only that the City is moving from a preliminary application to submitting the full state application.
What’s next: Staff will proceed with the full application to NCDEQ as requested. Further details about scope, cost and schedules will depend on the state application and any award terms.
