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Rockford secures $4M loan to replace 960 lead water pipes

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The City of Rockford will replace 960 lead water pipes with a $4 million loan from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Lead is a toxic metal that can accumulate in the body over time and can enter drinking water as corrosion occurs. Homes built prior to 1990 may have used lead pipes for plumbing, the Illinois EPA said. The funding comes from $32 million spread over six communities, including Brookfield, Lincolnw…
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