# City of Edmond Launches Lead Pipe Replacement Program

The City of Edmond, Oklahoma, has initiated a comprehensive three-year lead pipe replacement program starting in 2026, targeting approximately 40,000 water supply connections and serving nearly 100,000 residents. STV has been selected as the prime contractor to lead this effort, with Carollo Engineers as a subcontractor. The program incorporates advanced technologies such as GIS mapping, predictive modeling, and enhanced monitoring to ensure compliance with the EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements. This initiative is supported by federal and state funding, including resources from the Oklahoma Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.

- **Why this matters:** This program represents a significant infrastructure investment aimed at improving water quality and public health in Edmond, aligning with federal regulatory requirements.
- Procurement professionals should note the integration of advanced data analytics and monitoring technologies as key contract components, indicating a trend toward technology-driven water infrastructure projects.
- Contractors specializing in water infrastructure, environmental compliance, and GIS technologies may find emerging opportunities in similar federally and state-funded lead pipe replacement initiatives.
- The involvement of state revolving funds highlights the importance of understanding multi-level funding mechanisms in water infrastructure procurements.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 29, 2026

### Government Entities
- City of Edmond
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Oklahoma Drinking Water State Revolving Fund

### Vendors
- STV (prime contractor)
- Carollo Engineers (subcontractor)

### Sources
- [STV Leads Edmond Lead Pipe Replacement Program](https://www.constructionowners.com/news/stv-leads-three-year-lead-pipe-replacement-program-in-edmond-oklahoma) - constructionowners.com