City of Elgin works to replace lead service lines
Some Elgin residents should think twice before grabbing a glass of water from the sink – as their homes may have elevated levels of lead in the drinking water. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
Some Elgin residents should think twice before grabbing a glass of water from the sink – as their homes may have elevated levels of lead in the drinking water. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
CBS 2 talked with one homeowner who has been living with the lead problem already for about a year.
The source is likely the lead service lines that connect the city's municipal water pipes to some people's home, the city said.
The source is likely the lead service lines that connect the city's municipal water pipes to some people's home, the city said.
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