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34-R-21
A RESOLUTION
A Resolution Declaring Lead Pipe Replacement throughout the City of
Evanston a Public Benefit
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston seeks to address the livability and
environmental needs of our community by following the Best Management Practices
recommended by American Water Works Association to reduce the lead in the
drinking water for all Evanstonians; and
WHEREAS, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention ("CDC") has
identified several health risks in children and adults exposed to lead, including
damage to the brain and nervous system, slowed growth and development, learning
and behavior problems, hearing and speech problems; and
WHEREAS, water leaving the Evanston treatment plant does not contain
lead; however, through corrosion of household plumbing materials, lead can leach into
the water before it gets to a faucet. According to the Environmental Protection Agency
("EPA"), homes built before 1986 are more likely to have lead in the plumbing, system;
and
WHEREAS, water service lines installed prior to 1986 may be lead pipes
and therefore, the City is replacing the City's portion of the lead pipe during water main
construction projects to reduce the potential for lead in these service lines running to
and from the City's water main; and
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WHEREAS, the City is committed to following the EPA's remediation of
lead pipes and any potential lead in Evanston's water as addressed in the EPA's Lead
and Copper Rule, 56 FR 26460-26564; and
WHEREAS, replacing, a portion of the lead pipe, resulting in a partial lead
service line, could cause short term spikes in lead concentrations; and
WHEREAS, to address concerns raised by the Illinois Environmental
Protection Agency, the City developed a Drinking Water Lead Reduction initiative which
follows the Best Manage Practices recommended by the AWWA. This initiative
includes the lead service line replacement loan program, point of use filter program,
post construction lead testing program, and a grant lead service line replacement
program offered in a primarily residential neighborhood where 51 % or more of the
residents have incomes that do not exceed 80% of the Area Median Income for the
plumbing expenses associated with replacement of the individual lead water service
pipe; and
WHEREAS, in achieving this goal, the City of Evanston declares that any
and all lead pipe replacement is deemed a benefit for the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: The foregoing recitals are incorporated herein by reference
as though fully restated.
benefit.
SECTION 2: The City declares that lead pipe replacement is a public
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SECTION 3: That this Resolution 34-R-21 shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
Attest:
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Devon Reid, City Clerk
Adopted: March 8 . 2021
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Stephen H. Hagerty, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Kelley A. Gandurski, Corporation Counsel
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