City of Fargo

government

Last mentioned: 3d ago

Timeline

  1. Regional Funding Alarm

    Midwest municipalities report uncertainty in future state and federal grant cycles.

  2. Funding Peak

    Initial federal allocations reach peak disbursement through state revolving funds.

  3. EPA Mandate Finalized

    EPA sets a 10-year deadline for all US water systems to remove lead pipes.

  4. Infrastructure Act Passed

    Bipartisan Infrastructure Law allocates $15B specifically for lead service line replacement.

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Funding Neutral

Funding Cliff Threatens Mandatory Lead Service Line Replacements

Municipalities across the Midwest face a critical funding gap as federal and state support for lead pipe replacement projects becomes increasingly uncertain. With new EPA mandates requiring total removal within a decade, local governments warn that the financial burden may shift heavily onto taxpayers and utility rate-payers.

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