Politics & Government

Suburban Chicago Village To Reimburse Homeowners To Replace Lead Pipes

From the shutoff valve to the water meter, the village will reimburse up to 66% of the cost, but no more than $10,000.

(CBS Chicago)

February 20, 2024

CHICAGO (CBS) -- As towns across Illinois work to replace their lead pipes, suburban Mount Prospect is taking its first steps in this massive undertaking.

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The village created a program to help residents who want to replace lead or galvanized steel water pipes with copper ones.

They will reimburse 100% of the cost to replace the service line from the water main to the water shutoff valve.

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