Illinois' Dixmoor receives $14 million to rehabilitate water infrastructure, remove lead pipes
(UI) — The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency announced that $14 million in funding has been awarded to Dixmoor to rehabilitate its water distribution system, restore reliable potable water and replace lead service lines.
The village will replace an estimated 312 lead service lines within the community.
The $10 million in grant funding announced will be used by the village to install Phase 2 pump station improvements, improve the existing ground storage reservoir, constructing a 750,000-gallon elevated storage tank, complete a village-wide water meter replacement program, replace approximately 40 water valves and 12 fire hydrants throughout the Village, and replace approximately 10,500 feet of 6-inch and 8-inch arterial water main with new 12-inch water main.
These improvements will reduce the frequency and impact of water main breaks experienced within the water distribution system.
The $4 million in funding is being provided through the Illinois EPA's SRF which offers low-interest loan funding for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater projects. The money is in the form of principal forgiveness, so the village will not have to repay the $4 million in funding.
"Every resident has a right to safe and reliable drinking water and functional infrastructure, and our Rebuild Illinois capital plan is investing across the State to correct those inequities," said Governor JB Pritzker.
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