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The Point of Use Filter
The Post Construction Lead Testing
The Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) Pilot Project focuses on replacing the private-side lead service in low-to moderate-income areas on a “first-come” basis. This project will occur from 2024-2025.
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The pilot project prioritizes private-side lead replacements for buildings that have already had public-side lead service lines replaced as part of a previous water main replacement project. Since these buildings may have a remaining portion of lead on the private side, the City is required to replace that private-side lead line. For this reason, completing the remainder of the lead service line replacement is imperative. There is no cost to community members living in buildings that have an existing lead service line and are eligible to participate.
The final number of eligible property owners is based on the available budget for the year. The City of Evanston budgeted for LSLR Pilot Project from the water fund and is being supported by a grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO).
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Additionally, those who enroll after the project has closed to new participants will be entered into a database for consideration for any future replacement projects the City may consider or will be entered into the current program if additional funding sources become available.
Pilot Project LSLR
Following both private-side and full lead service pipe replacements, the AWWA recommends the use of a point-of-use (POU) drinking water filter.
The POU filters are used in filtration systems that are attached directly to water faucets, inserted into refrigerators for water dispensers and ice makers, or inserted into water pitchers and bottles.
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The City of Evanston’s Public Works Agency will deliver a POU filter pitcher and two replacement filter cartridges to the affected properties. After the lead service line is replaced, the POU filter should be used for at least 6 months, and the filter cartridges should be replaced as needed. Under this project, the homeowner will also be provided with tips on how to properly flush water, which will be reviewed both at the start of the renovations and the day of completion.
Even if the lead pipe is fully replaced, lead can still exist inside other plumbing fixtures. Due to these concerns, the AWWA recommends post-construction testing to determine if lead is still present.
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The homeowner will be sent a test kit to check the water quality 3 months after the full or private-side lead service line replacement. The homeowner will be provided with instructions on how to carefully collect water samples and how to send the sample back to the lab for analysis. Following analysis, the homeowner will receive a letter with their results.
News and Updates
Team
Abdul Aziz Shaban
Home Inspector/
Resident Engineer
CDM Smith
Hibo Mohamed
Civil Engineer
City of Evanston
Jon Meyer
Representative
CDM Smith
Paul Moyano
Sr. Project Manager
City of Evanston
Brett Andersen
Project Manager
Bolder Contractors
Casey Boylen
Superintendent
Bolder Contractors
Contact Us
If you have any comments or questions about the Evanston Lead Service Line Replacement, please call or write to us at:
City of Evanston
Water Production Bureau
555 Lincoln Street
Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 311 or (847) 448-4311
Email: water@cityofevanston.org