Replacement of lead water lines nears completion in San Bernardino

The San Bernardino Municipal Water Department (SBMWD) announced its Lead Service Line Replacement Program is nearing completion. The department, in order to comply with United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR), had to complete an inventory of lead service lines and replace any that contained lead.

The final phase of the project, funded through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Program, includes the replacement of approximately 300 service lines in the Muscoy area of San Bernardino County.

“In 2018, the Department identified nearly 5,000 services throughout its service area that were considered to potentially have lead, including unknown services. Through the diligence of our staff, we have brought the number down to approximately 300 services,” said SBMWD General Manager Miguel Guerrero. “This achievement reflects the Department’s commitment to providing safe and high-quality water services. Once the Muscoy project is completed by summer 2025, SBMWD will be one of the first water suppliers in California to complete a lead services replacement program.”

San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair and Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr., commented on the collaboration, “Working closely with SBMWD to improve infrastructure in this community has been a priority for the County. Together, our efforts have enhanced the quality of life for residents in the Fifth District.”

To learn more about the Lead Service Lateral Replacement program please visit the SBMWD website at www.sbmwd.org/LeadProgram.