City of Lafayette Lead Service Line Replacement Program Community Meeting November 20, 2024

The City of Lafayette, Indiana held a community meeting on November 20, 2024, to discuss the Lead Service Line Replacement Program. City officials detailed the scope of the program, which aims to replace approximately 3,200 lead service lines over a 10-year period to comply with EPA mandates. Phase One targets replacing 867 lines with funding secured through a $2.5 million grant and a $2.5 million zero-interest loan from the state revolving fund, totaling $5 million. The city plans to solicit bids from qualified contractors for the replacement work, which includes both the city-owned portion (main to meter) and the customer-owned portion (meter to house), all at no cost to homeowners. The project will involve minimal disruption through directional boring where possible, with restoration of disturbed areas afterward. Residents are encouraged to sign consent forms to allow access for replacements. The city emphasized ongoing water testing, corrosion control measures, and providing water filters to residents post-installation. Communication and transparency were highlighted as key components, with an interactive map and contact points established for residents to track progress and ask questions.