Elgin和Aurora处理饮用水中的铅污染问题,计划更换铅服务线。 Elgin and Aurora address lead contamination in drinking water, planning to replace lead service lines.

伊利诺伊州的Elgin和Aurora发现一些家庭饮用水中的铅含量较高,可能来自连接市政管道和住宅的铅服务线路。 Elgin and Aurora, Illinois, have found elevated lead levels in some homes' drinking water, likely from lead service lines connecting municipal pipes to residences. Elgin计划以2036年取代所有领导线,房主不承担任何费用,而Aurora已经更换了2 500多个领导服务线。 Elgin plans to replace all lead lines by 2036 at no cost to homeowners, while Aurora has already replaced over 2,500 lead service lines. 这两个城市都提供免费检测、过滤和公共教育,以减少铅接触,这可能会伤害儿童的智商并造成成年人健康问题。 Both cities are offering free testing, filters, and public education to mitigate lead exposure, which can harm IQ in children and cause health issues in adults.