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Board hears estimate of $10,000–$15,000 per lead service line, discusses alternatives
Summary
Trustees discussed lead service-line replacement options and heard cost estimates (trustees cited roughly $15,000 per service; staff estimated $10,000–$15,000), and were told replacing single services can be more expensive per line than replacing a whole block.
Trustees asked about lead service-line replacement alternatives and costs during the April 17 meeting and were given broad estimates to guide future planning.
One trustee said, "I wanna say it was 15,000, I think, per line," reflecting a local estimate heard during the meeting. Staff and other trustees discussed a typical estimate range of $10,000 to $15,000 per service and said that replacing an individual service can be more expensive per line than doing a full-block replacement.
Staff said they were exploring alternatives for service replacement and water-main work and would present options when ready. The board did not adopt a particular replacement plan or appropriation at this meeting; staff indicated they would bring a more detailed presentation later.
