Great Bend Post
After sending out a survey last summer to residents to check what material their water line is composed of, the City of Great Bend has sent out another form to get more responses for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandatory survey. For most homes and buildings built after 1988, the presence of lead is less prevalent, but the EPA wants to know for sure.
Great Bend Public Works Director Jason Cauley said residents have responded well to the new survey that helps residents determine what your water line material is.
"As of last week, we've had 100 more surveys come in from the public," said Cauley. "That has really boosted our numbers. We're up to 15% or 20% on responses from the public, which has been a great help."
Cauley said residents should find the water shut-off valve on their property and look for the pipe that comes through the outside wall or floor of your home that connects the water meter to your home. There is now a YouTube video on the Explore Great Bend Facebook page that will help residents.
Citizens can fill out the results in the online survey, via email or mailing it back to City Hall.
Send your results by going to this link and filling out the online survey https://arcg.is/1Srm191 (preferred method) or emailing them to lsli@greatbendks.net or submit the Water Line Inspection Form by printing it out and writing your answers which can be found at https://www.greatbendks.net/documentcenter/view/3790 and dropping it off at any location that has a utilities drop box or to City Hall at 1209 Williams Street or the Front Door 1615 10th Street.