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Watertown authority outlines 10‑year lead-and-copper replacement plan; initial $750,000 state grant cited
Summary
Staff described a multi‑year plan to address lead and copper compliance, said the authority received an initial $750,000 state grant, and said it will pursue additional State Revolving Fund support with potential forgiveness if zones are combined.
Staff member (speaker 1) told the board the authority’s first priority is complying with the lead‑and‑copper rule and that the authority has an initial state grant of $750,000 to begin service‑line replacement work. The staffer said the authority will apply for additional funding through the State Revolving Fund (SRF) and is meeting with the state public‑health office to align service zones to maximize potential forgivable funding.
"The first target we're trying to take out is the lead and copper rule, which we're fortunate to get the initial $750,000 from the state," Staff member (speaker 1) said, and described a roughly 10‑year timeline to replace affected services. Board members noted being "lean" financially and emphasized the need to use SRF forgiveness and other grants to reduce the local cost share.
Staff said they will continue conversations with public health and the bonding company about reserve treatment and forgiveness eligibility and will present grant applications and program timelines in the public‑hearing packet and subsequent board meetings.
