Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution amends section 13.18 and 1.08(3)(a) of the Madison General Ordinances to update the Lead Water Line Replacement Ordinance so that it is consistent with the recent updates to the Federal Lead and Copper Rule. Under the amended ordinance, the Water Utility may, contingent upon availability of funding, administer a lead service replacement reimbursement program. Under the program if eligible water lines are replaced after January 1, 2026 and complied with all the provisions of the revised ordinance, the Water Utility may reimburse eligible cots not ot exceed fifty percent (50%) of the cost of replacement, up to a maximum of $3,000 for each service line replaced. At this time, estimated replacement costs and potential reimbursements are unknown. The Water Utility will monitor replacements and reimbursement costs and if needed, will submit changes for their 2027 Operating Budget request or complete a budget amendment to provide funding for reimbursements.
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Amending Section 13.18 and 1.08(3)(a) of the Madison General Ordinances to update the Lead Water Line Replacement Ordinance so that it is consistent with the recent updates to the Federal Lead and Copper Rule.
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DRAFTER’S ANALYSIS: This ordinance updates the City’s Lead Water Service Line Replacement Ordinance consistent with recent updates to the US Environmental Protection Agency’s 2020 Lead and Copper Rule Revisions and the 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Improvements. Under the updated federal requirements, which are applicable to the City and which will also eventually be incorporated into the State Department of Natural Resources administrative regulations, the City is required to inventory all water service lines within its service territory, including certain galvanized service lines that are or were downstream of lead service lines or lead status unknown service lines. Any remaining lead or galvanized requiring replacement services will need to be replaced. When the ...
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