TMF Grant - Lead Line Replacement
As part of the State of Michigan's strengthened Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) adopted in 2018, water suppliers are required to identify and replace all lead and galvanized service lines previously connected to lead by 2041.
The Michigan state legislature appropriated $48 million for a grant program for community technical, managerial, and financial support for lead line replacement.
The City of Portland was awarded a $256,500.00 Technical, Managerial, and Financial (TMF) Grant related to the lead service line replacement program through the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy’s (EGLE).
The City contracted with Plummer’s Environmental Services to hydro-excavate small holes around selected water service lines throughout the City, to verify the water service line pipe material – not every service line will be investigated, just a sampling.
The work was performed to fulfill the City’s obligations under the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy’s (EGLE) Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) using the grant from the State of Michigan.
This was a preventative measure to identify water services with the potential for elevated levels of lead so that they can be scheduled for replacement.
The City tests for lead and other contaminants in accordance with EGLE requirements, and results have continued to be below the level of concern.
The City sent letters to residents in March 2025 whose lead status of their water lines is unknown and to those whose water service line material is unknown and needs verification.
State of Michigan Resources and City of Portland Annual Water Quality Reports
