2025 Prioritized LSLR Project

The 2025 Prioritized Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) Project focuses on replacing lead service lines in areas eligible for funding through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s (IEPA) State Revolving Fund (SRF) Program. This program provides low-interest loans and Principal Forgiveness funding to support lead service line replacement projects.

The IEPA SRF program allocates state and federal funds based on a prioritization system that scores census tracts across Illinois. The City of Evanston is well positioned to receive $2–$5 million annually over the next five years to advance its LSLR efforts.

In 2025, all LSLR work will focus on Census Tract 8092, which holds the highest prioritization score in Evanston. A project location map is provided below to outline the area where these replacements will occur.

This work involves the following:

Water service replacement
Replacement of deteriorated water mains
Minor sewer improvements
Concrete curb and sidewalk repairs as needed
Street patching and resurfacing
Parkway restoration

Property owners who want to participate and live within the designated project areas, simply need to sign and return a Right-of-Entry (ROE) form.

SIGN AND SUBMIT ROE FORM ONLINE by clicking on the button below.

OR PRINT AND RETURN THE SIGNED ROE FORM.

Print by clicking on the button below.

ONCE COMPLETED, RETURN BY MAIL TO:
City of Evanston 555 Lincoln Street
Evanston, IL 60201
Attn: Hibo Mohamed

OR EMAIL SCANNED FORM TO:
water@cityofevanston.org

Submit ROE form online

PRINT ROE Form

Following lead service pipe replacements, the AWWA recommends the use of a point-of-use (POU) drinking water filter.

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.

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.

How to Participate

The Point of Use Filter

The Post Construction Lead Testing