Here’s some need-to-know information for the week:
City completes initial drinking water service line inventory; no lead lines found
The city has completed its initial inventory of all drinking water service lines in its service area without finding any lead lines. The inventory began in 2002, in compliance with state and federal regulations.
To conduct the inventory, the city followed state guidance, reviewed thousands of historical records and visually inspected service lines to classify service line materials. Community participation was a large part of the inventory process. More than 900 community members identified the material of the service line coming into their property and shared that information with the city.
Although no lead lines were found, a small number (fewer than 60) of service lines require further investigation and possible replacement, due to the lack of historic records at these locations. City staff will contact these community members directly to verify service line material and determine a plan for replacement, as needed.
On Oct. 8, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements regulation, which changes some of the federal requirements for the service line inventory. Based on an initial review, staff believe the city has already met the new requirements and will continue to collaborate closely with state regulators to ensure all regulations are met. The new rule also requires the city to specifically sample for lead at schools and daycares within the next three years, which staff will prioritize beginning in 2025.
A map of the completed inventory will be available on the city’s website by Oct. 15. More information about the project, as well as the city’s Annual Drinking Water Report, can be found on the city’s website.
For questions please, contact Meghan Wilson Outcalt, Water Quality senior manager, at wilsonm@bouldercolorado.gov or 303-441-4033.
Office of the Independent Monitor releases 2023 Police Oversight Annual Report
The 2023 Annual Report on Police Oversight is now available online. The report includes general information about the panel, complaint data, case summaries, goals and challenges.
The timing of this report is largely due to the desire for the last cases from 2023 to reach final conclusions. The monitor anticipates releasing the panel’s 2024 report in the first half of 2025.
For questions please, contact Independent Police Monitor Sherry Daun at DaunS@bouldercolorado.gov.
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Nuria