Does GS Construction replace lead service lines?

Service-line replacement itself is licensed plumbing and excavation work — on GS projects it runs through our Illinois-licensed plumbing and excavation partners, and we handle what comes after: restoring the yard, landscaping edges, and any interior finishes the work touched. If a remodel uncovers a lead line, we flag it and point you at the municipal program before anyone spends your money.

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Lead water pipe replacement in Kenilworth

Village reimburses homeowners "100% of the cost to replace the lead service line from the water main to the water shut-off valve (b-box)," including pavement and parkway restoration; for the private portion the Village contributes "50% up to a $3,000 maximum reimbursement for the portion of the water service from the b-box to the water meter." This is a reimbursement (cost-sharing) program, not direct Village payment. Program effective January 1, 2027; the program budget is set annually by the Village Board and funds are distributed "on a first-come, first-served basis," so reimbursement is subject to available annual funding. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements detailed in the Village's Program Guide and Application.

Kenilworth's program at a glance

Who supplies the water

Village of Kenilworth operates its own water system (Water Supply ID IL0311500, ~877 customers), but since decommissioning its own water plant in 2017 the water itself is supplied by the neighboring Village of Wilmette through an intergovernmental agreement — Kenilworth's own program applies to service lines

Program

Lead Service Line Replacement Cost-Sharing Program (also referenced as "Lead Water Service Line Replacement Cost Sharing Program" in its Guide and Application document)

What the homeowner pays

Homeowner pays the remaining 50% of the private-side (b-box to water meter) replacement cost, plus any amount by which the Village's 50% share would exceed the $3,000 reimbursement cap; public portion (main to b-box) costs the homeowner nothing

How to check your line

GIS Consortium Community Portal (apps.gisconsortium.org/CommunityPortal, Kenilworth site) — enter your address and view "Lead Service Inventory" on the property page; discrepancies reported via the online Water Service Line Material Survey form or Village Hall (847-251-1666, [email protected])

How to get into the program

Complete the "Lead Water Service Line Replacement Cost Sharing Program Guide and Application" (linked on the Village's Lead Service Line Replacement page); program questions to Jordan Schmidt, [email protected]; general inquiries 847-251-1666 or [email protected]

Worth knowing

Cost-sharing program is not yet active — effective January 1, 2027, first-come first-served funding. Village began its service line inventory in 2018 (public survey, door-to-door visits, building records); final material inventory submitted April 2024; replacement plan updated annually by April 15 each year until the final plan due April 15, 2027. As of April 15, 2026 the Village reports 65 lead service lines replaced cumulatively, with ten project areas identified for replacement over coming years (per the Village page, these are project-area replacements the Village has been completing ahead of the cost-share program). Service line materials in the Village include copper, lead, galvanized, and plastic. Official replacement plan document: vok.org/DocumentCenter/View/6462.

Sources (Kenilworth official pages , checked Jul 2026): www.vok.org, www.vok.org, www.vok.org — program terms change; always confirm current details with the municipality.

The Illinois picture

Illinois' Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act requires every community water supply to inventory its service lines and replace lead ones on a state-mandated schedule. Two practical consequences for homeowners: your municipality can tell you what your line is made of, and full replacement — not partial — is the standard when work happens. Many suburbs coordinate replacements with water-main projects, which is often when the cost-sharing is most generous.

Where we come in

Remodels are where lead lines get discovered — kitchen and bath projects expose the plumbing, and permit inspections check service-line material against the municipal inventory. When that happens on a GS project in Kenilworth, we flag it early, point you at the program above before anyone spends your money, run the replacement through our Illinois-licensed plumbing and excavation partners, and restore everything the dig touched.

GS Construction & Remodeling is a licensed general contractor, not a municipal agency. Program details above summarize official municipal sources and change over time — confirm current terms with Kenilworth before making decisions based on them.

Lead pipes in Kenilworth — common questions

Who pays for lead pipe replacement in Kenilworth?: Village reimburses homeowners "100% of the cost to replace the lead service line from the water main to the water shut-off valve (b-box)," including pavement and parkway restoration; for the private portion the Village contributes "50% up to a $3,000 maximum reimbursement for the portion of the water service from the b-box to the water meter." This is a reimbursement (cost-sharing) program, not direct Village payment. Program effective January 1, 2027; the program budget is set annually by the Village Board and funds are distributed "on a first-come, first-served basis," so reimbursement is subject to available annual funding. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements detailed in the Village's Program Guide and Application. Program terms change — confirm current details with the municipality before planning around them.
How do I find out if my Kenilworth home has a lead water line?: GIS Consortium Community Portal (apps.gisconsortium.org/CommunityPortal, Kenilworth site) — enter your address and view "Lead Service Inventory" on the property page; discrepancies reported via the online Water Service Line Material Survey form or Village Hall (847-251-1666, [email protected])
Does GS Construction replace lead service lines?: Service-line replacement itself is licensed plumbing and excavation work — on GS projects it runs through our Illinois-licensed plumbing and excavation partners, and we handle what comes after: restoring the yard, landscaping edges, and any interior finishes the work touched. If a remodel uncovers a lead line, we flag it and point you at the municipal program before anyone spends your money.
Why do lead lines come up during remodels?: Kitchen and bathroom remodels expose the plumbing where it enters the home, and permit inspections increasingly check service-line material against the municipal inventory Illinois law requires. Finding out mid-project is normal — knowing your village's program before demo day is better.

Remodeling in Kenilworth?

We check service-line implications as part of scoping kitchen, bath, and whole-home remodels — free in-home estimate, itemized scope.

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