Lead and copper service replacement
City of BessemerNorth Carolina- Detected
- Nov 9, 2026
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From the meeting
At its November 9, 2026 meeting, City Council approved the capital project ordinance for the Lead and Copper Service Replacement Project. The ordinance appropriated $2,559,078, including $2,067,100 for construction, $208,000 for engineering, and $27,000 for administration. It also recognized $2,508,900 in NCDEQ DWSRF loan principal forgiveness and a $50,178 transfer from the Water and Sewer Fund.
Decision state: approved.
- Meeting date
- November 9, 2026
- Agency
- City of Bessemer
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