State program tracker

IL lead service line programs.

This page is for the reader whose first question is what funding or utility-managed replacement path exists in this state? Every entry still leads back to a local utility page.

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Verified programs 6

Support paths with live local evidence in the current state coverage set.

Covered utilities 6

Utility pages currently linked to at least one replacement, reimbursement, or inspection-support path.

Pages live 26

This page helps you move from a statewide funding question into the right local utility record.

Underground utility piping and replacement support context

Read the coverage first

Grant, reimbursement, loan, and utility-managed replacement should never be collapsed into the same claim. Coverage boundaries matter more than the headline label.

How to compare programs

Read the funding mechanism before the headline.

Coverage split

Public-side and private-side rules can diverge.

A program may fully cover the public side while leaving private-side work to the owner, or it may only reimburse after a pre-approved process.

Owner trigger

Timing changes the outcome.

Some programs only work if the owner applies first, waits for a city project, uses an approved contractor, or coordinates during a utility-led replacement cycle.

Return path

Always route back to the utility page.

Once the funding path is clear, the utility overview, notification, and cost pages still control how the record should be interpreted for a real address.

Programs in this state

Current verified support paths in IL.

City of Evanston

Homeowner Initiated LSLR

seasonal city lead abatement program that coordinates public-side replacement and pilot reimbursement for private-side work

Public side

yes the city replaces the public side at no expense to the property owner

Private side

partial the homeowner-initiated pilot offers reimbursement and waived permit fees while annual water main projects can fully replace affected lines at no cost

Verification

verified as of 2026-04-04.

Official program path

https://www.cityofevanston.org/departments/public_works/plans_programs/private-side_lslr_pilot.php

City of Evanston Water Production Bureau

City of Joliet

Lead Service Line Replacement Program

city-managed full replacement program at no cost under leak repair elevated test results and water main rehabilitation scheduling

Public side

yes the city replaces the public portion at no cost

Private side

yes full replacement is provided at no cost when city criteria are met

Verification

verified as of 2026-04-04.

Official program path

https://www.joliet.gov/government/departments/public-utilities/news-information/lead-service-line-info

City of Joliet Department of Public Utilities

City of Rockford

Lead Service Line Replacement Program

citywide replacement project financed through the Illinois SRF plus voluntary full replacement coordination

Public side

yes the city replaces public-side segments as part of project phases or voluntary coordination

Private side

partial private-side work is city-managed in project phases but owner-requested voluntary replacement requires the owner to pay for private-side work

Verification

verified as of 2026-04-04.

Official program path

https://rockfordil.gov/320/Lead-Drinking-Water

City of Rockford Water Division

City of Chicago

Lead Service Line Replacement Program

citywide lead service line replacement program with lookup guidance and scheduled replacement coordination

Public side

yes the city coordinates public-side replacement during scheduled project work

Private side

yes qualifying replacement work includes private-side coordination within the city program

Verification

verified as of 2026-04-04.

Official program path

https://www.leadsafechicago.org/lead-service-line-replacement

City of Chicago Department of Water Management

City of Aurora

Lead Service Line Replacement Program

city-managed replacement program triggered by disturbances elevated lead sampling and annual replacement scheduling

Public side

yes the city replaces public-side segments at no cost to the customer

Private side

yes in city-triggered cases and owner-managed early replacement still receives city-side completion at no cost

Verification

verified as of 2026-04-04.

Official program path

https://www.aurora.il.us/News-articles/Lead-Service-Line-Replacement-Progress

City of Aurora Water Production Division

City of Bloomington

Lead Service Line Replacement Project

block-by-block city replacement project with customer-side costs expected to be covered by water rate increases

Public side

yes the city is planning and funding public-side work through the water capital program

Private side

yes the city anticipates the customer-side replacement cost will be covered by rate increases though final costs are not guaranteed

Verification

verified as of 2026-04-04.

Official program path

https://www.bloomingtonil.gov/departments/water/resident-community/lead-service-line-replacement-project

City of Bloomington Water Department