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Grand Ridge finds elevated lead in some drinking water · Illinois Valley - Shaw Local

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  Speaker 1: Grand Ridge finds elevated lead in some drinking water. Written
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  Speaker 1: by Maribeth Wilson. This article is being read by an
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  Speaker 1: automated voice brought to you by Everlit. The village of
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  Speaker 1: Grand Ridge has found elevated levels of lead in drinking
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  Speaker 1: water in some homes and buildings the village announced this week.
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  Speaker 1: Testing conducted between January and June 2026 found exceedances above
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  Speaker 1: the EPA action level of 15 parts per billion, according
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  Speaker 1: to the release. The village was notified in July. Lead
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  Speaker 1: exposure can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women
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  Speaker 1: and children six years, according to the EPA. Exposure can
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  Speaker 1: damage the brain and kidneys and interfere with red blood
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  Speaker 1: cell production. Scientists have linked lead exposure to lowered IQ
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  Speaker 1: in children. Adults with kidney problems and high blood pressure
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  Speaker 1: are more vulnerable to low-level lead exposure. Although most homes
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  Speaker 1: have very low lead levels, Some exceed the EPA threshold,
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  Speaker 1: the village said. Under federal law, if further investigation confirms
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  Speaker 1: lead levels above 15 ppb, the village and Illinois EPA
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  Speaker 1: will install corrosion control treatment to reduce the likelihood of
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  Speaker 1: lead dissolving into the water. Steps to reduce lead exposure.
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  Speaker 1: Run cold water from the tap for 15-30 seconds to
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  Speaker 1: flush from interior plumbing if water has not been used
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  Speaker 1: for several hours. Use cold water for cooking and preparing
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  Speaker 1: baby formula. Do not boil water. Boiling does not remove lead.
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  Speaker 1: Consider bottled water or a water filter. Test your water
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  Speaker 1: for lead by calling the village at 815-249-6462. Get your
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  Speaker 1: child's blood tested. If concerned about exposure, contact the local
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  Speaker 1: health department or a health care provider. Identify and replace
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  Speaker 1: plumbing fixtures containing lead. Contact the Village of Grand Ridge
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  Speaker 1: at 815-249-6462 or clerk at villageofgrandridge.org. Visit the EPA website
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  Speaker 1: at www.ep.gov or contact a health care provider.