Hi, I'm Randy Conner,
Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Water Management.
We're kicking off construction season
to make sure Chicago's water and sewer systems
stay reliable and resilient
so you can continue to count on clean water.
This year, we're replacing 12 miles of water main,
nine miles of sewer main,
and lining 42 miles of sewer to extend their lifespan.
We're also prioritizing flood protection
with underground overflow tanks
and replacing stormwater restrictors and over 236,000 catch basins to reduce basement flooding.
Additionally, we're replacing 8,000 lead service lines and rolling out a new program
to replace entire blocks of lead lines, improving efficiency. The Department of Water
Management provides safe water to Chicago and 120 suburbs. Stay updated at chicago.gov
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Thanks.