Privately Owned Lead Water Services

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The City has no all lead service lines in its system. The lead contaminated water services in the City's system are identified as rigid galvanized steel services that were connected at the main by a pliable lead"goose neck." Lead service lines are located in the older sections of the City and were generally installed prior to 1940. With some exceptions, older areas of the City often have lower property values and a reduced ability to pay for the full cost of replacement. The cost to replace the private side of a residential service is variable depending on the property and can cost between $2,000 - $5,000. Due to the hardship imposed on property owners who need to replace water services with possible lead contamination,it is proposed that the City share in the cost to replace identified services. The cost share to be offered is given in Table 1. Table 1 o Cost Maximum Type of Service Location Share Cost Additional Provisions Service SShare Residential Private property 50% $3,000 All work on private property will be completed by a private contractor retained by the property owner. • The City will provide traffic control for street excavation work. • A private contractor,employed by the property Commercial From the main 50% to the building $5,000 owner,will provide all required pavement removal and water service replacement. • The City will complete pavement/sidewalk,curb& gutter restoration. Residential: The City will pay or reimburse 50%of the costs to a maximum of$3,000 for all private property water service replacement work. The City owns the portion of the water service located on the right of way and will pay 100% of public property costs. Commercial: By City Code, these services are wholly owned by the property owner from the main to the building. The City will pay or reimburse 50%of the water service replacement costs to a maximum of$5,000. In addition, the City will provide traffic control for work being done in the street and the City will provide all pavement, sidewalk, and curb &gutter replacement.