Lead service line and water main replacement funding
Summary
Council approved a $30 million bond to install equipment that filters PFAS 'forever chemicals' out of the city's drinking water. It's sold to a state revolving fund, so it's low-cost borrowing for a core water-safety project.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $30 million in bond proceeds, sold to the state revolving fund, plus issuance and administrative costs.
Every Wilmington household drinking city water.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — 6:30 pm — 2026-11-05
A $23 million bond would replace 4 to 5 miles of aging cast-iron water mains, plus service lines and fire hydrants, and fund planning for lead service line removal. Old pipes like these are the main source of lead in drinking water, so this hits close to home for many neighborhoods.
City Council — 6:30 pm — 2026-06-18
Council approved a $30 million bond to install equipment that filters PFAS 'forever chemicals' out of the city's drinking water. It's sold to a state revolving fund, so it's low-cost borrowing for a core water-safety project.
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