Decatur moving toward 2nd water rate hike
Decatur, Wisconsin approved a 15% water rate hike to pay for LSL replacement.
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Berne raises water rates after receiving $2M state loan to fix lead pipes
The City of Berne is receiving $2 million in state money to improve its drinking water distribution system, however, residents water rates are being hiked up to pay the loan back.
PVWC completes major lead line replacement program as it invests in systemwide upgrades
Passaic Valley Water Commission removed 4,000 lead service lines at no cost to customers, supported through state funding.
Racine begins lead service line replacement project with goal of removing all lead pipes in five years
The City of Racine will replace 10,000 lead service lines over the next five years at no direct cost to residents.
Columbus to replace lead and galvanized pipes in 50,000 homes over the next decade, free of cost
Columbus is expanding its lead and galvanized pipe replacement program hoping to eliminate and replace all pipes in 12 years at no cost to residents.
Westmoreland Municipal Authority drops fee for lead pipe replacement, seeking property owner approval
Westmoreland County Water Authority removes private-side replacement costs.
City creates private-side lead service line fund; Eliminates homeowner costs for second round of replacement project
A new City fund has been created to eliminate homeowner costs for private-side lead service line replacement.
RPU Lead Pipe Replacement Program Gains Momentum
An update on RPU’s lead pipe replacement program.
Automatic Enrollment Case Study: Detroit’s Policies Accelerate Replacements
This blog highlights how the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) implemented automatic enrollment policies to effectively engage whole neighborhoods to access properties and accelerate lead service line replacements (LSLR).