Having a lead water service should be a concern but not a panic. The Lead Service Line Notification Act now requires public water suppliers in Illinois, including the Village of Winthrop Harbor, to replace all lead service lines within the community from the watermain to the water meter in the home. A portion of the service line is on the residents' property and owned by residents.
In August 2021, Governor Pritzker signed into law the Lead Services Inventory and Replacement Act mandating the replacement of all lead service lines in the state. The State of Illinois requires the replacement of all lead service lines per the Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act (415 ILCS 5/17.12).
Per the Illinois statute, the Village must create a multi-year approach to replace all privately-owned lead service lines in the Village. As a first step, the Village has created an inventory of suspected lead service lines in Winthrop Harbor. The Village will mail homeowners letters with information on how to perform a self-survey or schedule inspections to verify the status of suspected lead service lines.
We Need Your Help
The Village of Winthrop Harbor is encouraging all customers who own structures built in 1988 or earlier to check the water service line in their homes or businesses. Your assistance in filling out the survey could eliminate the need for the Village to schedule a site visit at your home.