Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Compliance Consulting Assistance

a. Development of Service Line Material (SLM) Inventory: Develop and implement a service line database of both public and private side laterals or demonstrate the absence of lead service lines (LSL); Provide a cost-effective solution to expedite populating and updating the service line inventory and to identify areas that potentially have LSLs using OWASA’s staff and Town’s building departments knowledge, as-builts, GIS data, building code information, field investigation, etc.; Provide recommendations and training to OWASA staff for the on-going management of the SLM database; Develop a map showing the SLM inventory results for making it available to the public on OWASA’s website; train staff in maintenance and operation of the website; Confirm with the State on what will be acceptable “verification” of service line materials b. Development of an LSL Replacement Plan: Develop and implement an LSL replacement program, to include preparation of cost estimates to be included in OWASA’s Capital Improvements Program (CIP) budget. c. Development of a Sampling Program: Assist with the development of the lead and copper sampling monitoring program including alignment with new sampling tiers; Make recommendations to mimic the requirements of the Revised Lead and Copper Rule taking effect in 2024. d. Corrosion Control Treatment: Review current corrosion control program and make recommendations for any needed revisions to the program; Conduct pipe loop studies or other corrosion control studies as needed. e. Public Education and Outreach Assistance: Develop messaging, content, graphic design, and overall strategy for the OWASA driven public education and outreach assistance program. f. Funding Assistance: Identify funding sources (Federal and/or State) to assist with implementing the various requirements and/or programs of the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions; and assist by applying for such funds through loan and/or grant applications, etc. as directed; Identify funding sources (Federal and/or State) to assist private property owners with replacement of their service lines; and assist by applying for such funds through loan and/or grant applications, etc. as directed. g. Other Services: Coordinate with the EPA and/or State for interpreting requirements, review of data, etc. and assist in addressing comments from the EPA and/or State on submitted data, etc.; Assist OWASA with developing RFPs, contract documents, etc. to select additional consultants and/or contractors to assist with the implementation of the various programs; Provide assistance for the selection of pitcher/filter provider, distribution and shipping of selected pitcher models and filter cartridges; Other program consulting services as needed to implement and manage the Compliance Program.