The Chicago Department of Water Management announced it is expanding its Equity Lead Service Line Replacement program.
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Residents are no longer required to have elevated levels of lead in their drinking water, if there are kids under 18 living in the home, to qualify for a completely free line replacement.
Lead poisoning in children can lead to damage to the brain and nervous system, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report.
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Residents must also own a single-family or two-flat home, live in their properties, have a lead service line and meet the income requirements of $74,550 a year for a family of four to qualify for a free lead line replacement.
The Equity Lead Service Line Replacement program offers a substantial benefit, as such replacements in the City usually range from $15,000 to $26,000, the city said.
To learn more and apply for the free program, visit www.LeadSafeChicago.org.