Summary
An extra $178,571 from the Wisconsin DNR will fund outreach and education about replacing lead water service lines, on top of the original $150,000 grant. This helps residents understand risks and programs connected to getting lead pipes out of the ground.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
An additional $178,571 in grant money, at no cost to local taxpayers.
Racine residents — especially those with lead service lines — who will get better information about replacement programs.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Common Council Special Council Meeting — September 9, 2026
More than 1,200 residents have signed off on lead service line replacements this year, with nearly 400 already complete. A $40 million federal infrastructure grant is speeding up the work.
Finance and Personnel Committee — July 13, 2026
An extra $178,571 from the Wisconsin DNR will fund outreach and education about replacing lead water service lines, on top of the original $150,000 grant. This helps residents understand risks and programs connected to getting lead pipes out of the ground.
Finance and Personnel Committee Or immediately following the CDBG Advisory Board. — May 11, 2026
More than 10,000 Racine homes have lead pipes, mostly pre-World War II, and federal law requires removal within ten years — but funding is only secured for five. The city got a $40 million grant for the first two years and will chase three more funding rounds, starting just north of the river this summer.
Common Council — April 20, 2026
The council declared official intent to reimburse costs for the 2027 lead service line and water main replacement projects, with up to $40 million in debt — nearly half potentially forgiven for homeowner-side lead line replacement.
Wisconsin city aims to replace 10,000 lead service lines in five years
Wisconsin city aims to replace 10,000 lead service lines in five years Water Finance & Management
Common Council — January 20, 2026
The city accepted a $150,000 state DNR grant to fund outreach for lead service lateral replacement, running through October 2027.
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