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Ogdensburg council outlines lead service-line inventory steps and DEP filing
Summary
Councilman Michael Poyer said homeowners are responsible for replacement from the curb box to the house; the borough must identify lead lines, create an inventory and file a plan with the New Jersey DEP. Attorney McBriar will forward a DEP facts sheet and the council discussed surveys and delegation of tasks.
Councilman Michael Poyer told the council that responsibility for replacing lead service lines rests with the homeowner for the portion from the curb box to the house, while the borough must identify lines on its side and prepare an inventory and plan for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
Attorney Robert McBriar advised the council to convene a meeting with the water operator, DPW representatives and the water liaison (Councilman Poyer) to assign inventory tasks. McBriar said he would forward a DEP facts-and-questions sheet that outlines municipal responsibilities and timelines for filing. Clerk Robin Hough and others described survey options used by other towns (mailings, online questionnaires) to help compile the inventory.
Council members emphasized the need to move quickly because deadlines are imposed by the DEP. No funding breakdown was recorded in the minutes; councilors discussed possible funding sources in general terms and the need to explore grants and resources used by other municipalities.
