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La Grange board approves code change to pay for lead service-line work from main to curb box
Summary
Trustees voted unanimously to amend village code so the village will cover lead service-line work between the water main and the curb/box (b-box); staff said the change aligns with the village's replacement program and should have no unanticipated budgetary impact. Trustees clarified emergency vs. elective procedures and contractor responsibility.
The Village of La Grange Board of Trustees on May 11 approved an ordinance amending village code so the village will assume responsibility for the portion of lead water service lines between the water main and the curb box (b-box), reducing homeowners’ responsibility to the segment from the b-box to the water meter.
A trustee introducing the measure told the board the change reflects direction given at the April 27 meeting and aligns with the village’s lead service-line replacement…
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