Summary
Monroe is spending a $1 million federal grant (plus about $200,000 city match) to replace lead water lines on both public and private sides, starting with grant-designated streets. The full city replacement is expected to take until the EPA's 2037 deadline, and residents can check the city's online inventory to see what their property has.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
$1.02 million contract, mostly covered by a federal grant with about $200,000 from the city.
Homeowners on grant streets get lead lines replaced at little or no cost, especially those with lead on the private side.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Public Works - Oct 26, 2026
The city is replacing lead and galvanized water service lines downtown using a federal grant — both public and private sides of the line. So far 36 services were checked on 15th and 17th Streets and 17 were replaced, averaging about $8,740 each, under budget.
Common Council - Jun 15, 2026
Monroe is spending a $1 million federal grant (plus about $200,000 city match) to replace lead water lines on both public and private sides, starting with grant-designated streets. The full city replacement is expected to take until the EPA's 2037 deadline, and residents can check the city's online inventory to see what their property has.
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