Illinois EPA Announces opportunity for lead water line identification program

 
SPRINGFIELD —The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency announced a new funding opportunity to assist communities in meeting the requirements for the Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act. The program will offer grants to local government units ranging from $20,000 – $50,000 to fund a complete lead service line inventory. The Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act requires operators of community water supplies to deliver a complete water service line material inventory to the Illinois EPA no later than April 15, 2024. The complete inventory must report the composition of all service lines within the community.