HEALTHCHICAGO SUN-TIMES
Chicago gets $22.1 million to replace lead pipes in Austin neighborhood
Chicago’s Department of Water Management will receive $22.1 million in federal funding to replace approximately 650 lead service lines in the Austin neighborhood. Over 3,000 properties in Austin have tested above the lead action limit, and Illinois has the most lead pipes in the U.S., with Chicago accounting for nearly 30%.
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