Lead Service Line
Replacement Project
What’s Happening
The first phase of a multi-year project to replace lead service lines in Superior gets underway in 2026. The Lead Service Line Replacement Project, a collaboration between the City of Superior and Superior Water, Light & Power, will begin in Superior’s Midtown area. The project is part of the nationwide effort to comply with the federal Lead and Copper Rule, which requires all water systems to find and replace lead service lines by 2037.
While SWL&P is your water utility provider, the City of Superior manages the replacement of customer-owned lead service lines and has partnered with LHB, Inc. to inspect homes for lead services and design the Phase 1 Midtown portion of the project.
At the same time customer-owned service lines are being replaced, SWL&P and its contractors are upgrading the utility’s water distribution system by replacing SWL&P-owned lead water lines. This work is being completed in coordination with the City of Superior and LHB.
Find information about water safety and lead pipes here.
Project Area – Phase I – Midtown
Project Boundaries
The first phase of the Lead Service Line Replacement Project is focused on the Midtown area.
Specifically, this phase is bounded by:
- North/South: Belknap to North 34th St.
- East/West: Hammond to Elmira Ave.
Residents within these boundaries will receive direct mail notifications regarding service line inspections and replacements.
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Property Owner Guide
What do I need to do to participate?
- Own a home or currently live in the Phase 1 Midtown area.
- Schedule an inspection with LHB to confirm your service line material.
- Review and sign the Lead Water Service Replacement Agreement that you will receive by email after your inspection.
Who pays for the lead service line replacement?
Funding assistance to replace the customer-owned portion of lead or galvanized water service lines is being obtained through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Lead Service Line Replacement Program.
Legislation passed by the Wisconsin Legislature in 2025 ensures that residents of Superior have access to this funding assistance intended to help cover the cost of replacing the portion of the service line that runs from the curb to your home or building. Any costs not covered through the state’s Lead Service Line Replacement Program will be paid for by the City of Superior.
How do I know if my home has a lead or galvanized service line?
If records show your property might have a lead or galvanized service line, you will be contacted directly. LHB inspectors will visit homes in the project area to check the pipes. You can also schedule an inspection by scanning the QR code in your notification, calling 218-249-7104 or emailing leadlineinspection@lhbcorp.com.
Click the “Service Line Inventory Map” button below and follow the steps in the map to view the service line material at your home.
Click the button above to view the service line material at your home.
Construction is expected to begin in 2026. Replacements will be completed in phases through multi-year projects across the city. You will get advance notice of your scheduled replacement date. All replacements must be completed by 2037, as required by federal law. Visit www.swlp.com for more information.
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How will I be notified?
You will be contacted by mail, phone, or email before any work begins. Inspectors may also go door-to-door in your neighborhood.
Water service will usually be interrupted for a few hours (less than one day) during the replacement. You will be notified in advance.
As part of Environmental Protection Agency regulations, utilities must distribute free water pitchers with filters to customers when they perform work on their water systems to better protect communities from any potential exposure to lead in drinking water. The regulations are part of the federal Lead and Copper Rule. This easy-to-use Brita Pacifica water pitcher and filter meets NSF/ANSI 53 standards, which means they are tested and certified to reduce lead in the water down to safe levels established by the EPA.
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1. Before Replacement
- LHB will visit your home to check your water service line and take measurements.
- You will review and sign the replacement agreement.
- You will be provided a water filter pitcher with instructions for use.
2. During Replacement
- A new service line will be installed to the meter in your basement, usually using underground drilling to reduce impacts to your yard and street.
- Most replacements are finished in one day.
- The new line is tested and flushed.
3. After Replacement
- Flush all cold water faucets for 30 minutes, starting from the lowest floor to the highest.
- Clean faucet aerators, screens, and shower heads.
- Crews will restore your basement floor slab, yard, sidewalk, and street.
- For the next six months, run cold water for a few minutes before drinking or cooking.
- Use only cold water for drinking, cooking, and making baby formula.
Do I need to be home during the process?
Yes. LHB inspectors and construction crews will need to enter your home. An adult (18 or older) must be present.
Contact
Contact the Project Team
For more information or to schedule your inspection, contact:
Adam Besse, PE
Project Manager - LHB, Inc.
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Utility Questions
For general questions about your water service, contact:
SWL&P Customer Service
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday
All work is being completed in accordance with the federal Lead and Copper Rule and the current 2037 deadline for lead service line replacement.