Chicago lead pipe replacement programs now accepting applications

By On Mar 12, 2021

CHICAGO (WLS) – Two programs are available now to assist Chicago homeowners looking to replace their senior service lines.

The homeowner initiated program waives approval fees of up to $ 3,100 for residents looking to replace their service lines, city officials said. Interested parties must plan the exchange of lines independently of a house renovation.

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The equity program was developed to give anyone interested the opportunity to replace their line. To qualify, applicants must:

Live in a house they own.

Have a household income less than 80% of the median area income ($ 72,800 for a family of four).

Have consistent results of at least 15 parts per billion lead in your water in free tests conducted by the Department of Water Management.

Both programs are limited to single-family and two-family homeowners and are entirely voluntary.

Further information and applications can be found at https://www.leadsafechicago.org/lead-service-line-replacement.