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City notifies residents of lead-service-line testing results; 94 'unknown' and three galvanized service lines reported
Summary
Staff reported letters were mailed to 94 residents with 'unknown' service-line materials and to three residents with galvanized service lines; city staff explained that unknown designations can reflect incomplete records (right-of-way versus private service segments) and said further follow-up materials and next steps will be provided to impacted households.
City staff provided an update on lead-service-line testing and resident notification. Staff said they mailed letters to 94 residents whose service-line materials were categorized as "unknown," and to three residents whose service lines tested as galvanized. Staff cautioned that an "unknown" classification can reflect a lack of record documentation for the private portion of a service line even when the right-of-way portion is documented as copper.
Staff said some residents who had recent street work or new service installations could be confused by an "unknown" notation; the city will review records and, where appropriate, follow up with residents to clarify which portion of a line is the concern. Staff noted the notification timeline required mailings to be out by Nov. 12 and said they would include supporting documentation and next steps at the following council meeting.
Council members were advised that remediation funding streams and capital-improvement planning could be used to prioritize replacements but that specific programs and funding sources will be discussed in follow-up sessions.
