This agreement provides funding to city of elgin to implement its project to replace lead service lines as directed in the 2024 consolidated appropriations act or as identified in an approved…

The City of Elgin received a $959,752 Cooperative Agreement awarded July 7, 2025, under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 5. This funding supports the implementation of a drinking water infrastructure construction project focused on replacing lead service lines within the city's water conveyance system. The agreement authorizes the replacement of approximately 106 full lead service lines from the water main to interior water meters, with project completion scheduled by June 30, 2027.

The deliverables encompass comprehensive water infrastructure improvements and associated site restoration activities. In addition to the lead service line replacements, the project includes contractor coordination with residents, portland cement concrete (PCC) sidewalk removal and replacement, PCC curb and gutter removal and replacement, hot mix asphalt (HMA) pavement removal and patching, driveway removal and replacement, and full site restoration. The intended outcomes include safer drinking water and reduced risk of lead exposure for City of Elgin residents. No subawards are included in this Cooperative Agreement.

This agreement provides funding to city of elgin to implement its project to replace lead service lines as directed in the 2024 consolidated appropriations act or as identified in an approved technical correction if one has been approved for this project. Activities:the activities to be performed include the execution and implementation of a drinking water infrastructure construction project. Workplan activities consist of water conveyance system improvements. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include the replacement of approximately 106 full lead service line replacements from water main to interior water meter, contractor coordination with residents, PCC sidewalk removal and replacement, PCC curb and gutter removal and replacement, HMA pavement removal and patching, driveway removal and replacement, and restoration. The expected outcomes include safer drinking water and reduced risk of lead exposure. The intended beneficiaries include residents of the city of elgin.