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Illinois EPA Announces $4 Million in Funding to Replace Lead Service Lines at Chicago Child Care Centers

Published: July 27, 2022

The Illinois Environmental Proctection Agency (EPA) has announced $4 million in funding to the city of Chicago to replace lead service lines at Chicago child care centers. The funding is provided through a low-interest loan from the Illinois EPA’s State Revolving Fund, which provides funding for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater projects.