Lead Service Line Investigation and Replacement
Summary
The city is seeking up to $20 million from the state revolving fund to investigate and replace toxic lead service lines.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $20 million in state loan debt for lead pipe replacement.
Residents with lead service lines get safer drinking water.
Families still relying on filtered water from lead service lines.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council Meeting - Aug 10, 2026
A resident tallied entertainment and cosmetic spending in the voucher report while the city still faces a $100 million-plus lead pipe replacement bill. The mayor pointed to a newly approved $20 million federal grant for lead pipe abatement as a first step.
City Council Meeting - Jun 23, 2026
Cheyenne is seeking a $20 million state loan to locate and replace lead water lines, with possible 25% principal forgiveness. The full project could approach $100 million.
City Council Meeting - Jun 8, 2026
The city is seeking up to $20 million from the state revolving fund to investigate and replace toxic lead service lines.
City Council - Apr 13, 2026
A frequent commenter charged that 28,000 unknown-material service lines and three of 25 tested homes exceeding EPA lead action levels mean the city should fund pipe replacement before corridor beautification. Council members pushed back, saying the water is monitored and safe.
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