Springfield could still have nearly 10,000 lead service lines in water system

“The Illinois Environmental Council estimates the state accounts for an eighth of all lead service lines in the country.

‘It is a significant problem in every part of the state, from rural to urban,’ Illinois Environmental Council Deputy Director Colleen Smith said.”

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