North Carolina allocated $40 million to identify, replace lead service lines statewide
(UI) – According to WFAE.org, North Carolina’s Division of Water Infrastructure received $87 million of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s $15 billion for various water infrastructure projects across the state. Of the $87 million, over $40 million has been allocated via loans and grants to roughly 60 communities to find and replace lead service lines.
Here’s an overview of significant lead service line replacement projects receiving part of the funding:
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, Wilmington: $4.16 million
CFPUA has identified over 400 galvanized service lines in its operated area. The $4.16 million in funding will be used to replace all public and several privately-owned service lines. Most of the lines are located in the City of Wilmington, where older infrastructure is deteriorating.
Aqua North Carolina: $2.6 million
Aqua NC will use it’s $2.6 million in finding to pursue an inventory campaign to identify lead service lines in Cumberland, Gaston, Hoke, Surry and Warren counties. The funding won’t cover the entirety of the project, WFAE reported. It is unclear if Aqua NC’s customers will fund the rest of the project, which would require approval from North Carolina’s utilities commission.
Asheville: $1.9 million
Of Asheville’s 60,000 water connections, 300 have been identified as galvanized. The city will use it’s nearly $2 million in funding to excavate old lines that could absorb lead and install new tap and service lines.
This story was originally published by WFAE.org.
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