Join Cook County TAP as we welcome LeadCare Illinois for a webinar on lead-in-water testing requirements and mitigation support for Illinois schools and child care facilities. LeadCare Illinois offers free lead-in-water testing, training, and reimbursement for mitigation services to help facilities comply with state requirements and reduce potential exposure risks for children. The program team will review available services, state testing and mitigation requirements, testing requirements under the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements for Community Water Suppliers, and best practices for engaging high-risk facilities in testing and lead service line replacement efforts. Illinois EPA will also be in attendance to answer questions.
Presenters: Brian Cox, P.E. Plumbing and Water Quality Program Manager, Division of Environmental Health, Illinois Department of Public Health; Elizabeth Ornelas, Project Manager, Elevate (administrator of the LeadCare Illinois program); Caroline Pakenham, Director, Water Programs, Elevate