The Village is pleased to announce that we have secured $2.8 million in funding through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) for the replacement of lead water services throughout the community. 

Recently, the IEPA has offered a new debt forgiveness program (free funding) to replace lead water service lines within a community. A service line is the small (3/4” to 1-1/2”) pipe that delivers water to your home from the water main in the street.  The Village has secured funding for the first phase of our program and is in the process of pursuing additional funding for future projects, with the intent of replacing all lead services within the Village over the next few years. 

Exhibits showing the areas of town included in the Year 1 Project are provided in the link below. All lead services lines within this year’s project area are planned to be replaced with copper pipes in conjunction with this funding opportunity.  

Coming off the water main in the street, is a small ¾ inch to 1-1/2 inch pipe that connects to your home at your water meter.  Due to the age of your home, that may be a lead pipe.  If it is determined to be a lead pipe, the Village is offering to replace it with a “lead free” line, at NO COST to you.  The average cost per house to replace this pipe is approximately $10,000.  So, this is a great opportunity for you to get rid of your old lead service line.  You will need to sign a simple agreement granting access to your property to do the work.  After the line is replaced, we’ll restore any landscaping that was disturbed.  This is COMPLETELY VOLUNTARY, but participation is strongly encouraged.

FAQ Sheet
Year 1 Location Maps
Open House Presentation
Lead Access Agreement