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City outlines lead/galvanized service‑line notification and inspection plan
Summary
City Manager said the water department will mail notifications to customers with lead, galvanized or unknown service lines, offer a no‑charge first‑level inspection, and follow up with field checks; of 4,693 service lines, staff reported 1,621 are unknown and will be prioritized for inspection.
City staff told the council that a required notice program will mail information to customers with confirmed or unknown lead and galvanized service lines, explain health risks, provide steps residents can take to reduce lead in drinking water and offer a free first‑level inspection performed by the Water Department.
The city manager said the inventory includes 4,693 service lines; 3,059 have identified materials and approximately 1,621 remain unknown and will be scheduled for inspection. He emphasized the notice is intended to inform—not alarm—and noted that in many cases the inspection will show no further work is required. Residents with unknown service lines will be prompted to book an appointment for the on‑site check, and the city said an initial inspection at the first level will be performed at no charge to the customer.
Council members asked whether a resident’s contact with the department would trigger additional work and what fees, if any, might apply; staff said the first‑tier inspection is free and that any further work would be coordinated with property owners and follow standard procedures. The council did not take formal action on the program during the meeting but discussed outreach and the timeline for the mailings.
