The City of Flint has reached a pivotal moment in its history, marking the end of an extensive project that transformed its infrastructure. The city has successfully completed the replacement of every active lead service line, a substantial achievement under a federal settlement agreement.
This milestone signifies that Flint now has no remaining active lead service lines. Mayor Sheldon Neeley emphasized the significance of this accomplishment during a press conference on Monday, August 3, held at Flint City Hall. He outlined the exhaustive efforts undertaken, which included inspections of approximately 31,930 residential and commercial properties. Whenever lead or galvanized service lines were found, they were replaced. In cases where property owners were unreachable or access was denied despite ongoing outreach, the service lines were permanently disconnected from the city’s water supply.
While the active lead line replacements are finished, crews will continue to complete final restoration work in areas impacted by construction. This phase is expected to wrap up by the end of August.
Project Details
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) reported on the outcomes of the extensive excavation efforts at the 31,930 addresses:
- 11,600 lines were replaced
- 1,380 lines were ‘cut and capped,’ meaning they are no longer connected to the water system
- 18,950 lines were identified as ‘copper to copper’ connections, indicating no presence of lead
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