Palatine offering help replacing lead water lines

The Palatine Public Works Department is offering a Lead and Galvanized Steel Water Service Line Replacement Cost Sharing Program to assist homeowners.

Under the program, the village reimburses homeowners 100% of the cost to replace the service line from the water main to the shut off valve and 75% of the cost from the shut off valve to the meter. The maximum reimbursement is $11,000, plus permit fees.

The program is voluntary and available to all residential properties with existing lead or galvanized steel service lines. Residents must obtain preapproval from public works in order to participate.

Visit palatine.il.us/878/Lead-Service-Line-Replacement program details and information on how to check if your service is lead or galvanized. For additional questions, call (847) 705-5200.