Homewood, IL – Homeowners in south suburban Cook County may soon see village workers or approved contractors checking water service lines as Homewood prepares for phased lead-line replacement work.
According to the Village of Homewood, properties scheduled for replacement in 2026 should already have received official correspondence during the past several months. Before construction begins, crews must confirm whether each home’s water service line is made of lead or copper.
The replacement program will proceed in phases, meaning not every identified property will receive a new service line this year. However, Building Division employees will also begin verifying service-line materials in other Homewood neighborhoods to prepare for future construction phases.
Residents whose replacements are not scheduled for 2026 may still be contacted or asked to arrange a service-line inspection.
Village officials said employees and approved contractors will carry Village of Homewood identification, wear village uniforms and arrive in marked vehicles displaying municipal license plates. Those identification measures are intended to help residents distinguish authorized workers from unknown visitors.
When no one is home, crews will leave instructions explaining how to schedule an appointment. The village said updated property records are required before construction can move forward and encouraged residents not to delay scheduling after receiving a notice.
The announcement did not specify which neighborhoods will be inspected first or provide a complete timeline for all replacements. Residents should review official village correspondence for property-specific information and appointment directions.
Homeowners who are uncertain whether a visitor is authorized should verify identification before allowing access and contact the village through an official published number with questions.
