The problem
2025-09-22
Chicago still has unused lead-pipe loans while notices lag
WBEZ
City officials said millions in federal and city loans for lead-pipe replacement remain unused, and they planned to spend faster in 2026 while notice work stayed behind.
This card restates a public report.
Federal rule required notice to about 900,000 people by Nov 2024. WBEZ reported ~7% sent by July 2025. The 2025 CCR later recorded a certification failure for 2024 service-line notices.