Replacing an aging water main is also an opportunity to get lead pipes out of the ground.
In Wilmington, Delaware, crews incorporate lead service line replacement into already scheduled water main projects. When they encounter lead or galvanized service lines requiring replacement, they address them as part of that work.
Kelly Williams, the city’s Commissioner of Public Works, explains how combining multiple funding sources helps Wilmington stretch its infrastructure dollars and limit pressure on customer rates.
The approach also brings replacements to disadvantaged communities through a construction schedule already underway, rather than treating every lead line as a separate project.
The practical lesson: how a utility funds and schedules construction can help determine how quickly residents get lead pipes replaced.
Wilmington is one of 16 honorees recognized by the Lead Service Line Replacement Collaborative. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e8sKJvBc
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