“Today, Illinois took a step forward in our fight to end toxic, lead contaminated drinking water in communities across our state,” said Colleen Smith, deputy director of the nonprofit Illinois Environmental Council. “Lead service lines have posed a serious public health crisis for too long and it’s time for the legislature to finally pass a comprehensive strategy to protect Illinois children and families.”
Illinois House backs replacement of brain-damaging lead service lines, but wants Biden and Congress to pay for the work
