MADISON, WISCONSIN (WTAQ) – Three Wisconsin municipalities will receive state loans to replace lead pipes in their communities.
Governor Scott Walker announced Friday that the DNR reached agreements with Clintonville, Florence, and Racine. The three will receive a combined total north of $1,000,000 in state subsidies through its lead pipe replacement program.
Those loans do not need to be paid back.
Clintonville will receive $310,000, with the city paying plumbers $2,000 on behalf of each participating homeowner.
The DNR is giving Florence $325,000, with the township covering 90% of the project cost. The current plan is to replace 156 private lines as well as those that service two day cares and two schools.
Racine will receive $500,000, with homeowners eligible for $2,500 rebates when the work has been completed.
