Illinois Congressman Sorensen Tours Monmouth, Highlights Clean Drinking Water Efforts
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), Mayor Rod Davies, and other local officials toured Monmouth neighborhoods to inspect where lead water service lines will be replaced, highlighting Sorensen’s efforts to bring back nearly $1 million for the community’s drinking water infrastructure.
“By investing in the infrastructure needed to provide clean and safe drinking water, the City of Monmouth is working to improve the lives of families and build a sustainable future for generations to come,” said Sorensen. “One of my most important jobs as a representative is to work with leaders here in Monmouth to make these goals a reality, and I look forward to continuing to put federal resources behind this vital project.”
Eric Sorensen
“The efforts and support of U.S. Congressman Sorensen to include the dedication of $959,752 by the House Appropriation Interior Subcommittee to the City of Monmouth for the replacement of lead water service lines in the community is a meaningful and far-reaching first step in addressing this water quality challenge for Monmouth residents. Given an estimated $8 to $9 million total cost of replacing all lead water service lines connected to the Monmouth municipal water distribution system, the City greatly appreciates Congressman Sorensen’s influence in allowing the City to initiate this project by targeting those neighborhoods with residents who can least afford this cost. These federal funds will also be spent in high-risk properties such as schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and childcare facilities where lead water service lines are known to exist. The allocation of federal funds will not only lessen the financial burden for the City and community residents but will also advance the time frame to fully and successfully complete this task,” said Monmouth Mayor Rod Davies.
The City of Monmouth has already began replacing lead water service lines throughout the community. Last month, Sorensen announced the inclusion of $959,752 to support the project in a FY2024 House Interior Appropriations Bill.
If passed by Congress, the funding will help Monmouth in its efforts to provide safe and clean drinking water to families. The funding was requested by Sorensen as part of the Community Project Funding process, which allows members of Congress to secure funds for critical initiatives in their communities.
