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Spring Grove mailed 470 notices about potential lead or galvanized service pipes; city says water testing remains normal
Summary
WHKS engineer Tim Hruska said the city mailed 470 letters to residents with unknown service-pipe materials and 3 letters to properties with galvanized pipes; the city treats unknown pipes by forming a protective internal coating and reports water testing is within normal limits.
City officials told the Spring Grove City Council on Nov. 19 that 470 letters were mailed to residents whose water-service-pipe materials are unknown and that three letters were sent to properties with galvanized pipes as part of a state-wide initiative related to lead service pipe identification.
Tim Hruska of WHKS explained the outreach and said the city currently applies a protective internal coating to service pipes with unknown materials to reduce contaminant risk. Hruska said water testing results have ‘‘remained within normal limits.’’ Clerk/Administrator Jana Elton added that if residents did not receive a letter, the city’s records show their service pipe material is confirmed and not lead.
The council discussed the mailings but did not take action; city staff did not provide a homeowner cost estimate for replacement during this meeting. Residents with questions were not quoted in the transcript; the city did not announce a follow-up schedule at this meeting.
Next steps City staff will continue to follow the state-wide program requirements and respond to resident inquiries as they arise.
