Chicago's Austin neighborhood gets $22.1M federal grant to replace 650 lead water pipes
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Cindy Hernandez
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Chicago's Austin neighborhood will receive $22.1 million in federal grant funding to replace approximately 650 lead service lines as part of broader efforts to remove lead from the city's drinking water infrastructure. The funding was announced by U.S. Sens. Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin.
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bskyChicago's Austin neighborhood gets $22.1M federal grant to replace 650 lead water pipeswbez.orgKey quotes
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U.S. Sens. Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin announced Wednesday.
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