Algonquin Completes Lead Line Replacements Ahead of Schedule

ALGONQUIN, IL — The village of Algonquin has completed its lead service line replacement program years ahead of schedule, "ensuring that residents continue to have access to safe and reliable drinking water," officials said.

Illinois law requires all water suppliers to identify and replace lead service lines, with Algonquin’s deadline set for 2042. By finishing nearly two decades ahead of schedule, the village has delivered on its goal of providing safe, dependable water to the community, according to a news release from the village

As part of the program, the village inspected approximately 242 service lines and confirmed 162 of them as lead lines. Each of these has now been replaced with new copper lines running from the village’s water main to the meter inside the home. Replacement work first took place in 2018 as part of the Old Town Algonquin revitalization, with the dedicated program launched in 2023 and completed in 2025, according to a news release.

The village invested $1.37 million to complete the replacement effort, thereby eliminating potential risks associated with lead lines, village officials said.

Lead has never been present in Algonquin’s treated drinking water or in the 180 miles of water mains that deliver water to homes and businesses. Annual water quality reports continue to confirm the safety and reliability of the village’s water supply.

“This project is about peace of mind for our residents,” said Village President Debby Sosine. “We acted early to make sure every home has safe, clean water, and we took on the cost so families didn’t have to. It’s an investment that protects our community today and for generations to come.”

For more information about our drinking water, visit http://www.algonquin.org/CCR.