http://dnr.wi.gov/news/releases/article/?id=4264
MADISON-The City of Manitowoc is one of 35 municipalities to complete a financial assistance agreement with the state that will allow the city to assist private property owners in fully replacing lead service lines that supply water to homes, schools and day care centers.
Through the Lead Service Line Replacement Funding program for FY17, Manitowoc will receive $350,000 in financial assistance in the form of Principal Forgiveness (PF), which means no debt is incurred on behalf of the municipality for these funds.
This funding will go toward replacing an estimated 130 lead service lines that connect homes, schools or day care centers to a water main.
The DNR conceived the funding program last year following a decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to allow the state greater flexibility in allocating loan funds for water infrastructure projects. Another $13 million will be awarded to qualifying municipalities in FY18.
This program reflects this administration's commitment to safe drinking water and addresses the financial barriers facing communities where lead service lines continue to deliver drinking water to customers.
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