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Skokie public works aims for nearly 700 lead‑service replacements and starts 10,000‑ft water‑main assessment
Summary
Public works staff told trustees the village will ramp up lead‑service line replacements (target ~688), add staff and equipment for in‑house crews, replace water mains (1.7 miles planned) and begin a 10,000‑foot transmission‑main assessment as part of a multi‑year infrastructure program.
Public works officials detailed a multi‑year infrastructure push for FY27 that prioritizes lead‑service line replacements, water‑main assessments and street resurfacing.
The department said it completed 216 lead service line changeouts in the prior year and plans to scale up operations with additional staff and equipment. "We're hoping to get that 688 number," a public works speaker said, describing plans to use a mix of…
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