Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) Loans
Illinois EPA’s LSLR program funds the identification, planning, and replacement of lead service lines in public water supplies to improve health and water quality, prioritizing disadvantaged communities.
Funder: Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027: Funding Nomination Form | March 2027: Project Plan Approval (both projected)
Funding Amounts: 0% interest loans for lead service line replacement; typical term up to 30 years (40 years for disadvantaged communities); principal forgiveness possible for top-scoring disadvantaged communities.
Summary: Supports identification, planning, and replacement of lead service lines in Illinois public water supplies, prioritizing disadvantaged communities.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity—dates and details may shift; check program page for updates.
Description
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) offers State Revolving Fund loans through the Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) program to support the identification, planning, and replacement of lead service lines in public water supply systems across Illinois. The program aims to improve public health and water quality by facilitating the removal of lead from drinking water infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on serving disadvantaged communities. Projects are prioritized and scored based on demographic data from affected census tracts, and the program is governed by 35 Illinois Administrative Code Part 663.
