Waukegan’s lead pipe replacement drive is hitting full throttle—homeowners now officially need to prove their pipes are lead, galvanized, or copper, but the city’s making it easy by offering free inspections and knocking on doors at local events. With a federal deadline looming next year, they’ve already upgraded 1,200 homes using state and federal grants, targeting nearly 8,000 more in older neighborhoods east of Lewis Avenue. Smart planning includes syncing pipe work with street resurfacing to minimize disruption. Big grants—$10 million for 800 homes and $15 million for 1,200 more—are set to fund upgrades through June 2028. Meanwhile, North Chicago gets $2.4 million to tackle 900 homes. City council members are personally visiting residents to build trust and ensure no one’s left behind in the push for safe, clean water for all.
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