Lead Service Line Replacement
CITY OF WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND WATER DIVISION
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The City of Woonsocket’s Water Division is currently documenting all lead service lines in use by our customers for potential future replacement – at no additional cost to you. Lead service line replacements are being made possible through funding from the Rhode Island Department of Health and Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank. To be eligible for this program, you must have a lead service entering your home or business. Those interested in participating in the program must complete the enclosed questionnaire and mail it back to the Woonsocket Water Division.
It is the City’s intent to replace all remaining lead services in the distribution system. However, this program has limited funding, and not all services may be able to be replaced at this time. Therefore, the City of Woonsocket will identify which lead service lines should be prioritized for replacement during this phase of the program. Services used by vulnerable populations (including households with women who are pregnant or those with young children) and those serving multiple residents will be prioritized for replacement.
Service pipe replacements are expected to begin in Spring 2024 and will continue until the funds are exhausted. You will be notified if your service line has been selected for replacement. Woonsocket Water Division will contact those selected to coordinate with you and the selected contractor to schedule the work. Additionally, you will be asked to sign a waiver which states: “By your participation in this program, you are granting the City of Woonsocket and its contractors permission to enter your property and home or business for the purposes of performing pipe replacement.”
When filling out the questionnaire, please ensure that all information is accurate. If you do not mail in your questionnaire, it is assumed that you are not interested in participating in this program. If you have already submitted an application, no further action is needed, we will contact you shortly to begin scheduling your replacement.
If you have any questions, please call either Jennifer Ptaszek at (401) 767-1411 or Marc Viggiani at