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Commission approves consultant proposal for 2026 lead service-line replacements; $2.6M annual allocation cited

Brainerd Public Utilities Commission · December 24, 2025
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Summary

The commission approved a Bolton & Mink proposal (fee not to exceed $191,750) to support the 2026 lead service-line replacement project in Highway 210 and northeast Brainerd. Staff said the utility is slated for about $2.6 million per year from the state/federal program and expects to replace roughly 120–150 services annually toward a lead-free 목표 by about 2033.

The Brainerd Public Utilities Commission voted Dec. 23 to approve a consultant services proposal for the 2026 lead service-line replacement project and authorized staff to proceed with project design and owner coordination.

Paul, the public utilities director, told commissioners the utility has been allocated approximately $2,600,000 per year on the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) project priority list and that staff expects to replace about 120–150 service lines annually under…

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