EPA Announces Partnership with City of North Chicago to Accelerate Replacement of Local Lead Water Pipes and Protect Public Health Through Investing in America Agenda

Published: 25 July 2024
Categories: EPA Subject Grants

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Thanks to President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, North Chicago is joining communities across the country who are accelerating replacement of lead service lines

July 25, 2024

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CHICAGO (July 25, 2024) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing a collaboration with the city of North Chicago, Illinois, to help identify drinking water lead pipes, accelerate their replacement and protect public health. The city of North Chicago is participating in EPA’s Get the Lead Out Initiative, a program funded entirely by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help move the nation towards achieving 100% lead service line replacement. The Get the Lead Out Initiative will provide technical assistance to approximately 200 communities nationwide.

Lead in drinking water can cause serious health impacts, including irreversible harm to brain development in children. To protect children and families, President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure

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