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Lead Service Line Inventory Technical Assistance Master Contract
MDH held a meeting to provide an update to the contractors on September 7, 2023. The presentation that was given is on this webpage along with a blank version of the Engagement Request form that was discussed.
- Lead Service Line Inventory - Engagement Request (ER) Master Contract T-Number: 2312A (PDF)
- Lead Service Line Inventory Technical Assistance Q & A (PDF)
As of October 10, 2023, MDH has focused on the smallest communities first to determine how far down the list of applicants we can provide funding. As of today, 176 Engagement Requests have been sent to systems with less than 300 connections. 79 of those requests are waiting for the PWS to respond.
MDH plans to host another update meeting at 10:00 am on Monday October 30. Additional updates will be provided at that time and posted as necessary.
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is contracting with consulting engineers to provide technical assistance for Public Water Systems (PWS) to complete their lead service line inventory. Assistance is available with 3 categories of work:
- Records review for inventory development
- Visual inspection for inventory development
- Development of an LSL replacement plan or assistance with Drinking Water Revolving Fund LSL replacement funding application
The application period for this round of technical assistance closed on July 20. MDH is reviewing the applications and will be in contact with applicants as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please send them to health.LSLinventoryTA@state.mn.us.