Gov. Evers, DNR announce new grant program to replace lead service lines [Video]

MADISON, Wis. (WSAW) – Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin DNR have announced a new grant program to provide municipal community public water systems with the funds to conduct community outreach efforts in support of ongoing or upcoming lead service line replacement projects.

These grant funds, provided under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will help bolster outreach efforts by encouraging collaboration between municipal systems and locally trusted messengers, such as community-based organizations, to provide consistent, clear communication and public education with residents, property owners, consumers, and community leaders throughout the project planning and implementation.

The Lead Service Line Replacement Community Outreach Grant will begin accepting applications on August 29.

“Every Wisconsinite should be able to have clean, safe drinking water right from their tap,” said Gov. Evers. “Replacing our state’s lead service lines is no small feat, and effective community outreach is vital to the success of these efforts and ensuring that consumers, private property owners, and local community …