MSA has been awarded a Master Contract agreement with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to act within a pool of consulting engineers in helping Minnesota Public Water Systems (PWS) identify and inventory the material of service lines tied to water distribution systems.
As a Master Contract partner with MDH, MSA is available to assist communities with three categories of technical assistance:
- Records review for Lead Service Line (LSL) inventory development
- Visual inspection for LSL inventory development
- Assistance with an LSL replacement plan or application for Drinking Water Revolving Fund LSL replacement funding
All communities are required to comply with the EPA Lead and Copper Rule Revision (LCRR) by October 16, 2024. This includes completing a Lead Service Line (LSL) Inventory, LSL Replacement Plan, Public Communications Plan and Water Sampling/Testing Plan.
Applying for LSL Technical Assistance
To apply for technical assistance to meet the requirements listed above, communities must submit an online application to the Minnesota Department of Health by 4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 20, 2023.
Applicants may select and submit the name of a preferred contractor/consulting engineer to assist with the LSL technical assistance. If a preferred engineer is not selected, one will be assigned by MDH.
How can MSA Help?
MSA has a team of experienced professionals with direct, hands-on experience helping communities across the Midwest review records, codes and ordinances to determine the extent of lead service lines; assess plans and specifications from water main installations or rehabilitation/replacement projects; inspect identified locations for lead materials; and leverage GIS to streamline further inventory and inspection as needed.
Contact us today with any questions, requests for assistance filling out the MDH application, or information about how we can be your partner in “getting the lead out.”
Additional Resources:
MDH Lead Service Line Inventory Information
MSA’s ESRI Marketplace Services Page
MSA GIS Team Asset Management Solutions
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