Pipe Project Approaches

The Village of Swanton is among 48 public water systems to receive funding to take the first step toward removing and replacing lead water pipes. The pipe mapping projects will take place in 31 counties. All applicants are receiving their full funding request of up to $50,000. Swanton gets $43,367. Newer subdivisions…like Ashberry Farms and Willow Run will not be included because they were built after an amendment of the Safe Drinking Water Act…prohibiting the use of lead…was passed. Assessing lead service lines within Swanton will begin with the review of approximately 750 taps. The Village opted for excavation of these taps in order to verify the construction material.