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SB 4025

EPA-LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Mike Crawford and 7 co-sponsors

Illinois bill requiring lead service line replacement to eliminate contaminated drinking water and protect public health, particularly children and vulnerable populations.

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0572
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Bill Summary · SB 4025

Legislative bill overview

SB 4025 addresses the replacement of lead service lines in Illinois, likely by establishing requirements or funding mechanisms for municipalities and water utilities to remove lead pipes that connect homes to water mains. Lead service lines are a significant public health concern as they can leach lead into drinking water, particularly affecting young children and pregnant women.

Why is this important

Lead exposure through drinking water causes irreversible neurological damage in children, reducing IQ and academic performance while increasing behavioral problems. Illinois has thousands of lead service lines still in use, making this a direct public health intervention that could affect hundreds of thousands of residents, particularly in older urban areas where these pipes are most common.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost allocation: Determining whether homeowners, municipalities, or the state bears replacement costs—particularly for low-income residents who cannot afford private line replacement
  • Timeline and enforcement: Balancing rapid implementation for health protection against the practical and financial constraints of utilities and municipalities to coordinate large-scale replacements
  • EPA coordination: How state requirements interact with federal EPA standards and whether this bill exceeds or aligns with federal lead and copper rule mandates, potentially creating compliance complexity

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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