Crown Point says lead service-line replacements near completion after $5 million state award

Crown Point officials told residents Monday the city's lead service line replacement program has reached its final phase and that the city secured $5,000,000 from the State of Indiana for the program's first phase.

"We were able to secure $5,000,000 from the state of Indiana for the first phase of it," Mayor Pete said, adding the effort is offered at no cost to homeowners whose lines are affected. He explained crews will pothole and inspect lines to confirm whether a household needs a replacement and that residents will be notified through a three-step outreach (including door hangers and in-person contact).

The mayor said the program focuses on older homes; properties built after the late 1980s are unlikely to be affected, while homes from earlier construction periods may have lead service lines. "If this affects you, we will take care of it," he said, urging homeowners to contact communications staff for follow-up and to schedule inspections.

A resident asked whether the city retains records of prior private plumbing work when crews perform excavation. The mayor advised the city will pothole to verify the existing lines and offered to have communications or utility staff follow up directly with concerned homeowners.

Next steps: The city continues outreach and inspections in the program's final phase and will use the data from inspections to support additional grant applications. Officials did not give an exact completion date for the program's remaining work.