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Board recommends mandatory lead service-line replacement with 50% city cost-share
Summary
The Port Washington Board of Public Works recommended a city-managed, mandatory lead service-line replacement program that would cover up to 50% of private-side replacement costs and allow homeowners to special-assess remaining costs over 3–5 years; the recommendation will go to finance and common council. One member voted no.
The Board of Public Works on May 12 recommended that the city pursue a mandatory, city-managed private lead service-line replacement program with the utility covering up to 50% of replacement costs and homeowners able to special-assess the remainder.
The recommendation, which staff framed as the city’s response to the EPA’s updated Lead and Copper Rule, directs staff to present the option to the finance committee and common council for final approval. The motion passed on a voice vote with one member recorded in opposition.
Dan Fisher, the city’s wastewater and water superintendent, told the board the EPA rule (effective 2024)…
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