The resolution addresses the public health crisis posed by lead exposure in drinking water, particularly in Chicago, which has the highest number of lead service lines in the nation. It highlights the severe health risks associated with lead, especially for children and pregnant women, and emphasizes the moral obligation of the city to replace these hazardous lines. The resolution notes the financial limitations faced by the city in implementing effective lead service line replacement programs, despite recent legislative actions at both the state and federal levels aimed at funding such initiatives.

In light of the significant federal funding allocated for water infrastructure through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the resolution calls for a more equitable distribution of these funds to Chicago, which contains a disproportionate number of lead service lines. It urges Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (ILEPA) to ensure that Chicago receives a fair allocation of federal resources that reflects its needs. Additionally, the resolution requests that ILEPA officials testify before the Chicago City Council regarding their funding decisions and efforts to address lead service line removals, aiming to advocate for the health and safety of Chicago residents.