LEAD LINE REPLACEMENT • PERMITS • REIMBURSEMENT
Your municipality may cover thousands of dollars toward replacing a lead or galvanized water service line. We help homeowners check available programs, handle permits and paperwork, complete the replacement, and navigate the reimbursement process.
Program assistance secured across recent Illinois lead service line replacement projects.
Lead and galvanized water services replaced by licensed Illinois plumbing professionals using municipality-approved materials.
We help coordinate paperwork, permits, replacement, inspection and reimbursement documentation.
A lead service line is the pipe that carries drinking water from the public water main to your home. In many older Illinois communities, these service lines were installed using lead or galvanized steel and are now being identified and replaced.
The service line typically runs from the water main in the street, through the b-box or curb stop, into the home, where it connects near the water meter.


Up to $11,000 may be available for eligible lead service line replacement costs through Palatine's program. Public-side costs may be fully covered, with assistance also available for eligible private-side work.

Up to $10,000 may be available through Mount Prospect’s lead service line replacement program, including 100% public-side assistance and up to two-thirds of eligible private-side replacement costs. Eligibility and reimbursement requirements vary, so review the current program details before starting work.

Up to $2,500 may be available through Arlington Heights for eligible lead service line replacement costs. Review the current program requirements, covered work, and approval process before beginning replacement.
Qualifying full lead service line replacements may receive up to 50% assistance on eligible private-side replacement costs, with total assistance of up to $10,000. Review the municipality’s current eligibility requirements, covered costs, and application process before beginning work.

Up to $10,000 in assistance may be available for eligible lead service line replacement costs, including 100% public-side assistance and 50% of eligible private-side replacement costs. Program requirements and reimbursement limits vary, so confirm the current details before starting the project.
Eligible homeowners may receive up to $10,000 in assistance, with up to 50% of qualifying private-side lead service line replacement costs covered. Review the municipality’s current eligibility requirements, reimbursement limits, and application process before beginning work.

Lead service lines are replaced using Type K copper where required, with municipal reimbursement and permit coordination handled as part of the process. We help homeowners navigate program requirements from application through inspection and completion.

Galvanized service line replacement may qualify under certain municipal lead service line programs. We help coordinate the replacement process, including program requirements, permit needs, and applicable reimbursement steps.

Full water service replacement may include new copper service installation, required inspections, and coordination with the municipality. We help homeowners manage the process from approval through final inspection and completion.
We help homeowners understand available municipal programs, eligibility requirements, reimbursement limits and required approvals.
We help prepare project documentation and coordinate permit requirements with the municipality before work begins.
Lead and galvanized water services are replaced by licensed Illinois plumbing professionals using approved materials and installation methods.
We help coordinate required inspections and organize documentation needed for applicable municipal reimbursement.
We help determine which programs may apply to your property and what documentation may be required before replacement begins.
From initial property review through replacement and final documentation, we help keep each stage of the project organized.
Lead service lines are replaced using Type K copper where required, with municipal reimbursement and permit coordination handled as part of the process. We help homeowners navigate program requirements from application through inspection and completion.
Galvanized service line replacement may qualify under certain municipal lead service line programs. We help coordinate the replacement process, including program requirements, permit needs, and applicable reimbursement steps.
Full water service replacement may include new copper service installation, required inspections, and coordination with the municipality. We help homeowners manage the process from approval through final inspection and completion.
Understand Illinois lead service line replacement requirements and what homeowners should know about approved materials, municipal programs, permits, inspections, and reimbursement procedures.
Explore current lead service line reimbursement, cost-sharing, and assistance programs available by municipality, including eligibility requirements, funding limits, and application steps.
Learn how boring and trenchless installation methods can reduce excavation, limit property disturbance, and provide an efficient option for qualifying water service line replacement projects.
Please reach us at 630-380-1468 if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Lead service lines are usually dull gray, may scratch to a shiny silver color, and are typically non-magnetic. Galvanized steel is usually magnetic, while copper has a brown or reddish color. If you are unsure, the service line can be inspected near the water meter or where it enters the home.
It depends on the municipality. Some Illinois communities cover all or part of the replacement cost, while others offer rebates, reimbursements, financing, or cost-sharing programs.
Cost depends on factors such as service-line length, depth, access, street or sidewalk excavation, boring requirements, connection work, permits, and restoration. Municipal assistance may significantly reduce the homeowner’s final cost.
Possibly. Many Illinois municipalities have lead service line assistance programs, but eligibility, reimbursement amounts, and application requirements vary by community.
Many residential replacements can be completed in 1-2 working days, although permitting, municipal approval, inspections, excavation conditions, and restoration can affect the overall project timeline.
Not always. Depending on site conditions, directional boring or other trenchless methods may reduce the amount of open excavation required.
Replacement material must meet local and Illinois requirements. Type K copper is commonly used for underground residential water service replacements.
In most municipalities, yes. Lead service line replacement commonly requires a plumbing permit, inspections, and sometimes program pre-approval before work begins.
Some Illinois municipalities provide reimbursement for a significant portion of lead service line replacement costs, while others offer fixed rebates or cost-sharing programs. Explore your municipality below to see current program details, eligibility requirements, reimbursement amounts, and next steps.