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CriticalWater Utilities
Failing sewer infrastructure and emergency repairs
Council approved emergency replacement of collapsed sewer lines on three streets, a $2.17 million low-interest loan for broader sewer upgrades, and the RFQ for a $4.8 million lead service line replacement grant.
4 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 5, 2026
MediumWater Utilities
Lead service line replacement
The city kept investing grant money in inventorying and replacing lead water pipes required by federal rules, and awarded the engineering work for sewer improvements.
2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 5, 2026