By Kelli Latuska
The City of Duluth is beginning construction on projects to replace lead water service lines in the lower Lincoln Park and Gary neighborhoods. Public meetings are scheduled next week in the respective neighborhoods to inform the impacted residents and businesses of the replacement process, project timelines, and to answer questions. Public meeting details are as follows:
Lincoln Park Lead Service Line Replacement Public Meeting
Monday, April 8, 6:00 PM
Harrison Community Center
3002 W Third Street, Duluth
Gary Lead Service Line Replacement Public Meeting
Tuesday, April 9, 6:00 PM
GND Rec Center
801 101st Avenue W, Duluth
Representatives of the City of Duluth and its contractors, JMF Construction, Inc. and Veit & Company, will be present to discuss the project. All impacted residents and business owners are encouraged to participate.
In 2023, the E Eighth Street pilot lead water service replacement project provided no-cost lead water service replacements to 92 services in the pilot area. In 2024, the Lincoln Park and Gary projects will provide no-cost lead water service replacements to 346 homes, 17 of which are childcare facilities.
For more information regarding lead service lines, please visit: https://duluthmn.gov/public-works-utilities/utilities/water/lead-water-education/
