Town of Osgood Initiates Lead Inspection Program for Water Service Lines

Homeowners who will be asked to schedule their inspections will receive a letter and/or door hanger notice on their front door.

(Osgood, Ind.) – Commonwealth Engineers, Inc., a leading provider of water resource engineering, will be assisting the Town of Osgood in a service line inspection program funded by a grant through the State Revolving Loan Fund.

In response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) requirement to ensure all water service lines are free of any lead material, the Town of Osgood is taking proactive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of residents.

The initiative involves locating and inspecting water service lines in high-risk areas to identify the presence of lead, safeguarding communities against potential health hazards.

To facilitate these inspections, access to residential properties will be required. Commonwealth Engineers will be accompanied by a Town of Osgood Water Utility Department representative to inspect the water line service line entry point and assess the material and plumbing layout.

This is essential for the planned replacement of the water service supply line from meter into home up to and including the existing shut-off valve or similar components.

This project will allow the Town of Osgood to provide qualifying homeowners replacement of their service lines from meter to shut-off valve. Without taking advantage of programs like this, the homeowner runs the risk of being liable for the full cost of a future replacement.

Homeowners who will be asked to schedule their inspections will receive a letter and/or door hanger notice on their front door.