The OP mentioned that this was a few years ago. Things are different now. Literally one month ago Illinois became the second state to legally require all lead

The OP mentioned that this was a few years ago. Things are different now. Literally one month ago Illinois became the second state to legally require all lead pipes to be replaced [1]. I do believe that the Chicago city ordinance of last year waives all permitting fees now. I am not sure how it is going to be paid for: public money? homeowner pays? [1] https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3739&GAID=16&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=132788&SessionID=110&GA=102 https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3739&...