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Public works reports no lead in public water mains; water loss falls to 6.61%
Summary
The director of public works reported the city's system-wide lead inventory found no lead in public mains and that water loss dropped to 6.61%, attributing the decline to meter replacements; staff said private-line risks remain and will provide homeowner test-kit information.
The director of public works told the council the city's lead inventory and sampling showed no lead in the public water-system piping. "Our whole public water system is free from any lead," the director said, and staff will continue lead-and-copper sampling under state programs.
Staff noted meter replacements and register changes over the summer likely contributed to a drop in system water loss to 6.61%. The director said older private service lines may still have lead-containing fittings and staff will prepare homeowner guidance about test kits and potential funding sources for private-line replacement. Councilors asked about where homeowners can obtain test kits and staff said they will send information and a mailing to homeowners.
