| Project Scope: The goal for this project is to ensure that all water services in the project have the service line material verified and any lead or galvanized service lines are fully replaced. As part of this project: - Properties where the public water main is being replaced will have to be reconnected to the new water main. In this case, the public portion of the service line will necessarily be replaced to make the connection to the main.
- If the private portion of the service line (from the property line to the house) is not lead or galvanized pipe material, the new connection will be made near the property line and no work inside the house is needed.
- If the private portion of the service line contains lead or galvanized pipe, the entire line must be replaced. The City is not legally allowed to reconnect water service to the old lead or galvanized pipe.
- Properties where the public water main is NOT being replaced will be verified to determine if lead or galvanized pipe is present. Most of the indoor verification work was already completed in preparation for the project, but underground verification near the street will also be done during construction. If lead or galvanized pipe is found, the water service line will be scheduled for replacement into the house.
Consent Forms: For those properties getting the private portion of the service line replaced, a consent form must be signed to allow the City access to do this work on private property. Please see here for the form. Once completed, please email this form to dapkarian@rockford.mi.us. 
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