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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Libertyville, IL

Lead water pipe replacement in Libertyville

Village-run LSRP (2027-2036): "It is currently proposed that the Village will assume the entire cost of replacing the lead service lines" — the Hold Harmless Agreement describes "the Village's performance of the Work solely at the Village's cost and expense," replacing the line "in its entirety, including any portion of the service line running on private property," per the Illinois Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act (415 ILCS 5/17.12); the Village will handle permitting and waive all permit fees (a meter upgrade fee might still be required case-by-case). Note this is the currently proposed/anticipated funding approach — the plan states annual costs would be funded by an IEPA low-interest loan and an adjustment of water rates across the entire customer base, with payment plans considered for customers having financial difficulty. Voluntary program (available now, Admin Policy 16-01): "Reimbursement is for 50% of construction cost, up to $2,500 (partial replacement to valve) or $6,000 (full replacement to public main)," with the reimbursement based on the lowest responsible of 3 contractor quotes and conditioned on compliance with all permit requirements and Village restoration standards; no permit fees are charged, though a meter upgrade fee and refundable deposit may apply, and the homeowner hires the contractor and pays the balance. Under both paths, LSRP work stops at the water meter and excludes sewer lines and repair of finished areas (drywall, plaster, cabinets, carpet, flooring, etc.), which remain the homeowner's sole responsibility.

Libertyville's program at a glance

Who supplies the water

The Village of Libertyville operates its own distribution system (129 miles of water main, ~7,380 service connections, Facility ID IL0970900) and purchases treated Lake Michigan water from the Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency (CLCJAWA), which adds orthophosphate as corrosion control.

Program

Two official items: (1) the Village "Lead Service Replacement Plan" (LSRP) — mandated Village-funded replacement program starting 2027; (2) the "Voluntary Lead Service Replacement Program," formalized as Administrative Policy No. 16-01 ("Residential Lead Service Replacement Incentive Program"), for owners who don't want to wait.

What the homeowner pays

Under the Village LSRP (starting 2027): currently proposed to be $0 — the Village currently proposes to assume the entire cost, to be funded via an IEPA low-interest loan and water-rate adjustments across the customer base (payment plans considered for customers with financial difficulty); this funding approach is a proposal and could change. Under the Voluntary program: the homeowner hires the contractor and pays the balance after the Village reimburses 50% of construction cost, capped at $2,500 (partial, to the B-box valve) or $6,000 (full, to the public main), based on the lowest responsible of 3 contractor quotes and conditioned on compliance with all permit requirements and Village restoration standards; a meter upgrade fee and refundable deposit may apply. LSRP work stops at the water meter and excludes sewer lines and repair of finished areas (drywall, flooring, etc.), which remain the homeowner's responsibility.

How to check your line

Official public "Water Service Material Inventory" interactive ArcGIS dashboard: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/29b7db18bb2d4ad48637fc7f50a4e912. Residents can also request an in-home verification appointment from Village staff by calling the Utilities Division at (847) 362-3434.

How to get into the program

Village LSRP: no action needed — "No action is needed at this time to be included in this program"; the Village sends pre-construction notification letters and a Hold Harmless Agreement when an address is scheduled. Voluntary program: first step is an inspection by Village staff to confirm a lead service inside the home — call the Utilities Division, (847) 362-3434, M-F 7am-3:30pm; then obtain 3 contractor quotes and secure Building Division ((847) 918-2020) and Engineering Division ((847) 918-2100) permits. Program contact: Harrison Meyer, P.E., Senior Project Engineer, [email protected], (847) 367-7054.

Worth knowing

Inventory as of the 4/13/2026 plan revision: 331 confirmed lead and 537 unknown of 7,380 connections; plan assumes 868 services need replacement (~87-89/year over 10 years, est. $1.5M/year). Phased schedule: Phase I (2027) ~90 known partial replacements; Phase II (2028-2033) village streets street-by-street, ~630 services, coordinated with the Annual Water Main Replacement program ($4-5M/yr combined); Phase III (2034-2035) state/county routes ~100; Phase IV (2036) downtown/Milwaukee Ave ~70 with new water main. Refusing LSLR work requires signing a formal waiver. Plan originally issued April 7, 2025, last revised April 13, 2026. The full-coverage statement is "currently proposed" and 2027 program details could change; the voluntary 50% cost-share is the option in effect today.

Sources (Libertyville official pages , checked Jul 2026): www.libertyville.com, www.libertyville.com, www.libertyville.com, www.arcgis.com — 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 Libertyville, 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 Libertyville before making decisions based on them.

Lead pipes in Libertyville — common questions

Who pays for lead pipe replacement in Libertyville?: Village-run LSRP (2027-2036): "It is currently proposed that the Village will assume the entire cost of replacing the lead service lines" — the Hold Harmless Agreement describes "the Village's performance of the Work solely at the Village's cost and expense," replacing the line "in its entirety, including any portion of the service line running on private property," per the Illinois Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act (415 ILCS 5/17.12); the Village will handle permitting and waive all permit fees (a meter upgrade fee might still be required case-by-case). Note this is the currently proposed/anticipated funding approach — the plan states annual costs would be funded by an IEPA low-interest loan and an adjustment of water rates across the entire customer base, with payment plans considered for customers having financial difficulty. Voluntary program (available now, Admin Policy 16-01): "Reimbursement is for 50% of construction cost, up to $2,500 (partial replacement to valve) or $6,000 (full replacement to public main)," with the reimbursement based on the lowest responsible of 3 contractor quotes and conditioned on compliance with all permit requirements and Village restoration standards; no permit fees are charged, though a meter upgrade fee and refundable deposit may apply, and the homeowner hires the contractor and pays the balance. Under both paths, LSRP work stops at the water meter and excludes sewer lines and repair of finished areas (drywall, plaster, cabinets, carpet, flooring, etc.), which remain the homeowner's sole responsibility. Program terms change — confirm current details with the municipality before planning around them.
How do I find out if my Libertyville home has a lead water line?: Official public "Water Service Material Inventory" interactive ArcGIS dashboard: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/29b7db18bb2d4ad48637fc7f50a4e912. Residents can also request an in-home verification appointment from Village staff by calling the Utilities Division at (847) 362-3434.
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 Libertyville?

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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