Western Heights Water Company Lead Line Replacement Project

The Western Heights Water Company Lead Line Replacement Project aims to identify and replace aging water service lines in the cities of Yucaipa and Redlands within San Bernardino County, California, that may contain lead or are of unknown composition, with the goal of enhancing drinking water quality and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. The project is being pursued by the City of Yucaipa in partnership with Western Heights Water Company and is seeking financial support through the State Water Resources Control Board’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program, which imposes specific compliance obligations. All aspects of the project are subject to the California Environmental Quality Act and federal cross-cutting requirements, ensuring environmental and regulatory standards are met throughout planning and implementation. The initiative is a critical step toward public health protection by eliminating potential lead exposure through outdated infrastructure. Project management and oversight are coordinated through the City of Yucaipa’s Department of Community Development, with Benjamin Matlock, Deputy Director, serving as the primary point of contact, and Mark Iverson, General Manager of Western Heights Water Company, providing additional operational guidance. The project was posted as a forecast on July 30, 2026, and further details, including environmental documentation and next steps, are available through the CEQA Net project portal. Although no formal solicitation number or NAICS code has been assigned at this stage, the project is positioned for potential funding allocation and is expected to proceed with engineering assessments, public notifications, and phased service line replacement activities over the coming years.