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Aurora details water-system upgrades, lead sampling plans and district metering ahead of IEPA deadlines
Summary
City staff described planned pump rehabilitations, expanded lead sampling tied to new U.S. EPA rules, district metering deployment next year and ongoing sewer-separation work required under IEPA obligations through 2030.
Ken (public works staff) told the Finance Committee that Aurora will continue large water and sewer efforts in 2025, including rehabilitation of six finished-water distribution pumps, expanded lead sampling to meet new U.S. EPA requirements, and deployment of district metering to isolate leaks and main breaks.
The pump rehab will target six pumps that move roughly 70–75% of the city’s daily treated water. Bob Lively, superintendent of water production, said the mechanical components were last…
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