Lead service line replacement
Summary
Grinnell is moving ahead on replacing lead water service lines on private property — north side first — at no cost to homeowners. Federal grant money plus a low-interest DNR loan cover the work; about 400 lines are targeted.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Federal grant of $3.03 million plus city matching funds and a largely forgivable state loan — homeowners pay nothing.
Homeowners with pre-1984 homes and lead service lines get them replaced for free.
No groups are identified as negatively affected in the source.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Public Works or Grounds Committee - Nov 2, 2026
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City Council - Aug 3, 2026
Grinnell is moving ahead on replacing lead water service lines on private property — north side first — at no cost to homeowners. Federal grant money plus a low-interest DNR loan cover the work; about 400 lines are targeted.
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