Galesburg will finish replacing all of its lead pipes by next fall
The city has just begun phase 5 of 6 in its replacement process, and hopes to remove 500 more lead lines this summer. Author: Shelby Kluver (WQAD) Updated: 10:12 PM CDT July 21, 2021
GALESBURG, Ill. Galesburg says its nearing the end of its lead water service pipe replacement plan. Now, the final 1,000 lines are set to be removed by next fall.
The city is in the fifth of six phases when it comes to lead pipe replacement. Their contractor plans to remove 500 lines this summer, beginning July 19, and wrap up the last 500 lines next year.