City of Goshen meets EPA deadline following lead service line inventory
City of Goshen GOSHEN, Ind. -- The City of Goshen announced on Wednesday that it has successfully filed paperwork ahead of the deadline to meet the Water Service Line Inventory requirements set by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) following an extensive campaign to determine the material of water service lines citywide.
Officials say the risk of lead exposure remains low based on current testing, but Goshen’s Water Utility continues to work on reducing potential risks by updating its infrastructure.
“This has been a considerable and widespread undertaking by our water, utilities, and engineering personnel to ensure the federal deadline is met, our water service lines are safe, and our neighbors are informed," Goshen Mayor Gina Leichty said. "The EPA provided us with an aggressive and comprehensive timeline, and our staff and partners rose to the challenge.”
As the inventory of service line materials progresses, city officials say they will use this information to make decisions on future infrastructure projects that maximize water system benefits while responsibly managing ratepayer and taxpayer funds.
You can view a lead-safe interactive map of the City of Goshen online.
You can also view the EPA's lead and copper rule revisions here.