Ferndale replacing more lead service lines in next 3 years

C& G Newspapers
Mike Koury

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​FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council made a decision at its most recent meeting that will increase the number of lead service lines replaced over the next three years.

At its April 12 meeting, the council approved the replacement of lead service lines under a South Oakland County Water Authority contract for $716,319. This decision will allow Ferndale to replace more service lines than initially anticipated.

Last year, the city worked with SOCWA to put out a proposal for lead service line replacements. The contract eventually was awarded to D’Angelo Brothers Inc. The city will pay SOCWA to administer the contract and pay DBI for its services.
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According to the city, utilizing the SOCWA contract will allow it to replace an additional 158 lead service lines, an increase of 38% from what Ferndale expected to replace this year.

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