Skokie public works aims for nearly 700 lead‑service replacements and starts 10,000‑ft water‑main assessment Public works staff told trustees the village will ramp up lead‑service line replacements (target ~688), add staff and equipment for in‑house crews, replace water mains (1.7 miles planned) and begin a 10,000‑foot transmission‑main assessment as part of a multi‑year infrastructure program.

Skokie's public works department is set to launch a massive infrastructure overhaul, targeting nearly 700 lead service line replacements and a crucial 10,000-foot water main assessment!

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Investigation: Skokiewater main failure caused by deteriorated 1950s junctions; village to assess transmission mains A forensic investigation found a missing end cap on a 36-inch Y assembly likely liberated by gradual deterioration and inadequate thrust blocking; Skokie removed two vulnerable assemblies, will issue an RFQ for assessment of 20-inch-and-larger transmission mains, and outlined emergency-response and communication improvements.

A recent forensic investigation revealed that Skokie's water main failure was due to the slow deterioration of 1950s junctions, prompting urgent upgrades and assessments to prevent future incidents.

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