A few weeks ago, the City of Elgin mailed a brochure in accordance with the EPA's Lead & Copper Rule to some Elgin residents because elevated lead levels were found in a handful of homes. Unfortunately, Tia was one of the residents who received this city's mailing, and it has her freaked out.
Tia & Erik talk about lead in drinking water, and dial-in former Elgin Township Supervisor Franklin Ramirez in an effort to: 1) better understand municipal water systems; 2) sort out who owns what pipes; and 3) what are homeowners on the hook for when it comes to lead service lines.
In the final analysis, there are so many lingering questions, it is starting to look like LEAD IN ELGIN'S DRINKING WATER may become the first in-depth series for The Elgin Watchman podcast that airs during the second half of each month. (Note: Of course the first podcast of every month follows the adventures of the Elgin Sustainability Commission.)
CLICK HERE for more information about lead in drinking water at The Elgin Watchman website.
