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Aurora officials announce federal funds to accelerate lead service line replacements
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Congresswoman Lauren Underwood and Congressman Bill Foster secured federal funds for Aurora’s lead service line replacement program; officials said the award will fund roughly 120 service-line replacements (about 400 residents), while the city continues a multi‑year effort to replace an estimated 16,000 lines across Aurora.
Aurora announced a federal funding award to support the city’s lead service line replacement program, officials said during the Committee of the Whole meeting on May 5.
Congresswoman Lauren Underwood and Congressman Bill Foster were recognized at the meeting for helping secure federal dollars to help remove lead water pipes. Underwood said the funds will allow the city to “replace 120 lead service lines for homes,” affecting about 400 residents, and described the effort as part of a broader push to improve drinking-water safety.
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