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CIP AND CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS

FY2022-2023 LEAD WATER SERVICE LINE IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM

❖ Description: The EPA published a new rule
where the City is required to develop and
maintain a lead water service line inventory.

The purpose of this project is to locate every
water meter in the City and determine the
service line material. While we are doing this,
we will also locate all water valves and fire
hydrants. We estimate there are 8,341 water
meters, 1,703 water valves and 653 fire
hydrants in the City. All information will be
placed into the Watauga GIS maps for record
purposes. Any lead water service lines will
need to be replaced. We anticipate
performing these replacements within a CIP
project. This project includes small, previously
unidentified wastewater and water line
problems detected and repaired throughout
the fiscal year.

Justification: Lead service lines have been
identified as the primary contributor of lead in
drinking water. This project will identify any
lead pipe inventory in the system and address
a plan for replacement of those pipes.

Operating Impact: This project is funded through the ARPA grant.

OTHER UTILITY SYSTEM PROJECTS

FY2022-2023 UTILITY MAINTENANCE PROJECTS

❖ Description: This project includes small, previously unidentified wastewater and water
line problems detected and repaired throughout the fiscal year.

Justification: The aging wastewater lines throughout the City are 30+ years old. The
lines are subject to ground movement, pulled joints, root infiltration and deterioration.
Many have inflow and infiltration problems. Systematic replacement will reduce
maintenance costs and customer problems.

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