Healthy Water
for Healthy Kids
LeadCare Illinois offers free lead-in-water testing and mitigation support for child care facilities and schools.
THE IMPACT
There is no safe level of lead exposure for children – all children need clean drinking water, no matter who they are or where they live.
Testing is the only way to confirm if your water has lead!
What Is LeadCare Illinois?
In Illinois, certain licensed child care facilities are required to test their drinking water for lead and mitigate, if necessary. LeadCare Illinois empowers child care providers and school leaders to address lead in drinking water by providing free lead-in-water testing, training, and mitigation support.
How the Program Supports You
Lead-in-Water Testing
We offer free lead-in-water testing for licensed child care providers and schools. We send you a test kit by mail and provide everything you need to determine if your water is safe.
Mitigate Lead and Apply for Reimbursement
Mitigating lead is critical to ensure safer water for children. We help you develop a plan to reduce lead in drinking water. If lead is found in your water, we may be able to reimburse you for your mitigation costs.
Training and Ongoing Support
We offer free lead safety training as well as ongoing support with water sample collection and education on how to reduce lead in your facility. We’re here for you every step of the way.
Test Your Water
It's time to test your water for lead. It's easy to request a test kit and sample your water. After testing is complete, you can return to the LeadCare Illinois website for support with mitigation or additional rounds of testing.
Mitigate Lead
LeadCare Illinois offers mitigation reimbursement support for eligible plumbing upgrades that reduce lead in water. The program is open to licensed child cares and schools with lead in their water, prioritizing those at the highest risk.