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Stone Park begins EPA-required lead sampling; five test containers delivered to residents with legacy lines
Summary
Public Works reported crews began chipping and mulch replacement, pothole repairs, grass cutting of vacant lots starting April 24, and EPA-required lead sampling that included delivering five test containers to residents with lead service lines or galvanized water lines; EPA will require twice-yearly sampling going forward.
Public Works Director Jessica Ramirez told trustees on April 22 that crews have begun routine spring work — chipping branches, replacing mulch at public sites and filling potholes — and that a vacant‑lot grass cutting program would begin on April 24.
Ramirez also reported the village has started the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's required sampling process for lead in drinking water where applicable. She said the village delivered five test containers to residents identified as having lead service lines or galvanized water lines and that the EPA will require the village to sample twice a year going forward.
The department also said it cleaned debris from Casa Italia and sampled sites required by the EPA. Ramirez provided these operational updates as part of the committee's department reports; no formal action or funding decision related to the sampling was recorded in the minutes.
Next steps: Public Works will continue the EPA sampling schedule and notify participating residents of results as required by the program.
