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Jack Griffin, City of Lake Elmo <br />Proposal for Water Service Line Inventorying <br />March 12, 2024 <br />Page 2 <br />Initial Inventory Deadline for Submission <br />Submit an initial inventory or demonstrate the absence of lead service lines (LSLs) by October 16, 2024. <br /> <br />Updates to Primacy Agency <br />Submit updated inventories to the primacy agencies annually or triennially based on lead tap sampling <br />frequency, but not more frequently than annually. Water systems that have demonstrated the absence of <br />LSLs by October 16, 2024, are not required to provide an update. However, if these systems <br />subsequently find any LSL or GRR service line, they have 30 days to notify the state and prepare an <br />updated inventory on a schedule established by the state. <br /> <br />Public Accessibility <br />Make the inventory publicly available and include a locational identifier for LSL and GRR service lines. <br /> <br />Consumer Confidence Report (CWSs only) <br />For CWSs with LSLs, indicate how the public can access the service line inventory information. For <br />CWSs with only non-lead service lines, provide a statement there are no LSLs and how to access the <br />service line inventory or a statement in lieu of the publicly accessible inventory with a description of <br />methods used to make this determination as specified in 40 CFR Section 141.84(a)(9). <br /> <br />Service Line Consumer Notification <br />Provide notification to persons served by the water system at the service connection with an LSL, GRR, <br />or lead status unknown service line. If the water system serves communities with a large proportion of <br />non-English speaking consumers, as determined by the state, public education materials must be in <br />appropriate languages or contain a telephone number or address where persons served may contact the <br />water system to obtain a translated copy of the materials or to request assistance in the appropriate <br />language. <br /> <br />Notification within 30 days after completion of initial inventory and repeated annually until only non-lead <br />remains. For new customers, water system owners must also provide this notice at the time of service <br />initiation. Notice must include a statement about service line material, lead health effects, and steps to <br />minimize lead exposure in drinking water. If: <br /> Confirmed LSL, must include opportunities to replace the LSL, any available financing programs, <br />and statement that the system must replace its portion if property owners notify the system they <br />are replacing their portion. <br /> GRR, must also include opportunities for service line replacement. <br /> Lead status unknown, must also include opportunities to verify the material of the service line. <br /> <br />Delivery of notification must be by mail or by another method approved by the state. Must also report to <br />the state demonstrating that the water system owner delivered the notification and provide a copy of the <br />notification and information materials to the state annually by July 1 for the previous calendar year. <br /> <br />PROPOSED PROJECT <br />For this project, SEH proposes to perform the initial inventory of Lake Elmo’s approximately 2,500 service <br />lines in conformance with the EPA’s Guidance for Developing and Maintaining a Service Line Inventory <br />utilizing the following two methods: <br /> Historical records review <br /> Self-identification by homeowners and businesses <br />