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New Law Sets up Plan for Removal of All Lead Pipes in Illinois

A NEW STATE LAW KICKS OFF A PLAN TO REMOVE ALL LEAD PIPES IN ILLINOIS. 

 

THERE ARE MORE LEAD LINES BRINGING WATER INTO HOMES IN ILLINOIS THAN IN ANY OTHER STATE. THE LAW SETS A TIMETABLE AND REQUIREMENTS FOR REPLACING THOSE LINES AND WAS SPONSORED BY SENATOR MELINDA BUSH OF GRAYSLAKE.

 

 

THIS IS LANDMARK LEGISLATION THAT WILL IMPROVE DRINKING WATER ACROSS THE STATE SAYS REPRESENTATIVE LAMONT ROBINSON.

 

 

TOO MUCH LEAD IN DRINKING WATER CAN CAUSE BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS AND SLOWED GROWTH IN CHILDREN AND CAN CAUSE PREMATURE BIRTH IN PREGNANT WOMEN. BESIDES THE POSITIVE HEALTH EFFECTS, BUSH SAYS THE LAW WILL CREATE UP TO 11 THOUSAND JOBS.

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