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Robbins to begin $4 million lead service line replacement; open house and door‑to‑door inspections planned
Summary
Project representatives described a $4 million lead service line replacement: crews will inspect homes door-to-door, require resident consent and signed service agreements, and estimate about four hours per home; the village will host an open house to explain scope and schedule.
Johnathan Flowers introduced a $4 million lead service line replacement project to the Village of Robbins board at the Dec. 13 special meeting. Project leaders said work will begin by identifying locations with lead service lines and then replacing them with copper.
Project teams will conduct door-to-door inspections and will ask residents to allow entry and to sign an agreement for service. Officials estimated that replacing the service at a single home will take about four hours and said the program will prioritize homes assessed as highest risk.
Robinson Engineering and consultants discussed grant and funding opportunities connected to infrastructure work; Mr. Smith told the board that Community Development Block Grant paperwork needs to be signed by the mayor and clerk before Dec. 15 to secure roadway funding for 2023, which could relate to project logistics.
The board did not take a final vote on contracting or funding at the special meeting; the project will proceed to public outreach (open house) and scheduling steps before any construction begins.
