Lead pipe cinch? What the state could do about one of its biggest problems – Illinois Business Journal

The NRDC estimated as of last June, Illinois had between 700,000 and 1.4 million lead lines. Last summer, the Illinois General Assembly passed a separate measure to begin replacing the state’s lead lines. The Chicago Sun-Times reports Illinois will receive $288 million to support the efforts via the federal plan.
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vb
2 years ago

$15 Billion will probably be enough to replace 15 lead pipes after thousands of politicians, unions, and consultants get their cut.

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