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FPUA outlines lead-and-copper inventory, urges customers to use interactive map and survey
Summary
Fort Pierce Utilities Authority presented its inventory under the EPALead and Copper Rule, saying about 12,000 private-side service lines remain "unknown," while the utility side shows roughly 16,867 non-lead lines; staff launched an interactive map, mailed required notices, and urged residents to submit photos via an online survey to speed verification.
Fort Pierce Utilities Authority presented a detailed plan to comply with the Environmental Protection AgencyLead and Copper Rule, telling the board it is building the most comprehensive inventory the utility has ever done and preparing a 10-year public-side remediation program. The presentation described the inventory process, funding pursuits, customer communications and practical steps residents can take now.
Rachel Tennant, FPUA director of public affairs and sustainability, said the initiative begins with a comprehensive inventory of both public and private service lines and a decade-long plan to replace public-side lead or galvanized pipes. John Biggs, FPUA principal engineer and project manager for the Lead and Copper Rule work, explained the classification used and the scale of work ahead.
"The service lines are…
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