North Carolina Statewide Lead Service Line Inventory

North Carolina

Ardurra successfully secured nearly $5 million in grants and low-interest loans through NCDEQ's State Revolving Fund program for Aqua North Carolina, enabling Lead and Copper Rule Revision (LCRR) compliance across the state's largest public utility system serving over 300,000 residents in 51 counties. The strategic funding approach supported systematic inventory development across multiple phases, ensuring regulatory compliance while safeguarding public health.

The comprehensive program spans multiple counties through phased implementation, including Phase I covering 39 community public water systems in Warren, Surry, and Gaston Counties with approximately 2,190 residential service connections and 1,025 undetermined service lines. Phase II encompasses 59 systems in Iredell and Catawba Counties with over 4,500 residential connections and nearly 1,500 unknown service lines.

Key Project Highlights:

• Secured $5 million in NCDEQ funding through strategic grant application and regulatory compliance coordination
• Coordinated statewide inventory program across 51 counties serving 300,000+ residents through phased approach
• Managed complex multi-county operations including recent Brookwood project covering 12 Cumberland County systems plus one Hoke County system
• Identified 15,000 residential service connections in Brookwood area with 6,000 unknown construction materials requiring investigation
• Provided comprehensive project management including program development, field inventory, data collection, and ongoing funding support
• Ensured complete LCRR compliance through advanced field investigation techniques and precise data management
• Delivered thorough reporting systems providing Aqua with actionable insights for public health protection

Ardurra's expertise in regulatory frameworks and funding mechanisms proved essential for successful program implementation, positioning Aqua North Carolina as a leader in proactive LCRR compliance and public health protection.