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Chicago's water management chief departs as the city prepares to test tap water for health risks related to lead pipes
By Tom Schuba

Powers will be replaced by the Department of Water Management’s First Deputy Commissioner Barrett Murphy. Murphy has served in a variety of capacities within the department since 2004. He was originally hired by Mayor Richard M. Daley in 1999.

His wife, Lynn Lockwood, previously served as an aide to Mayor Daley’s wife, Maggie Daley, and was appointed by Emanuel to the Chicago Public Library board in 2012. She also served as a fundraiser for the the mayor.

Murphy’s appointment still requires approval from Chicago’s City Council, but he will begin serving as the interim commissioner on May 1.

Powers’ decision was announced as the city plans to test tap water in homes where children have suffered from lead poisoning on the South and West Sides. This comes on the heels of Flint, Michigan’s current water crisis related to lead contamination.

Roughly 80 percent of the city’s properties are linked to water mains by lead pipes.

http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Water-Management-Commissioner-Resigns-on-the-Verge-of-City-Lead-Testing-374967311.html

Author:	Don Tiny [ Fri Apr 08, 2016 10:42 am ]
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Chicago's water management chief departs as the city prepares to test tap water for health risks related to lead pipes By Tom Schuba Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Water Management Tom Powers resigned from his post Thursday as the city prepares to test tap water for health risks related to lead pipes. During his tenure, Powers worked to update the city’s water and sewer system. He served as commissioner since 2010. “Over the last five years, Tom has overseen an historic investment in Chicago’s infrastructure that has helped to build a better Chicago, and I thank him for his service to the City,” Mayor Rahm Emanuel said in a statement. “Moving forward, Barrett Murphy’s vast knowledge of and experience within the Department make him the best choice for the job as we continue to implement our 10-year Capital Improvement Program.” Powers will be replaced by the Department of Water Management’s First Deputy Commissioner Barrett Murphy. Murphy has served in a variety of capacities within the department since 2004. He was originally hired by Mayor Richard M. Daley in 1999. His wife, Lynn Lockwood, previously served as an aide to Mayor Daley’s wife, Maggie Daley, and was appointed by Emanuel to the Chicago Public Library board in 2012. She also served as a fundraiser for the the mayor. Murphy’s appointment still requires approval from Chicago’s City Council, but he will begin serving as the interim commissioner on May 1. Powers’ decision was announced as the city plans to test tap water in homes where children have suffered from lead poisoning on the South and West Sides. This comes on the heels of Flint, Michigan’s current water crisis related to lead contamination. Roughly 80 percent of the city’s properties are linked to water mains by lead pipes. http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Water-Management-Commissioner-Resigns-on-the-Verge-of-City-Lead-Testing-374967311.html

Author:	Brick [ Fri Apr 08, 2016 10:43 am ]
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I guess Chicago also runs government like a business...

Author:	Curious Hair [ Fri Apr 08, 2016 10:44 am ]
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Boilermaker Rick wrote: I guess Chicago also runs government like a business... Uh, yeah, this isn't quite the gotcha you may think it is when you're talking about Rahm Emanuel.

Author:	Don Tiny [ Fri Apr 08, 2016 10:45 am ]
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Fun fact: until 1986, Chicago required the use of lead pipes for water delivery!

Author:	Brick [ Fri Apr 08, 2016 10:46 am ]
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Curious Hair wrote: Boilermaker Rick wrote: I guess Chicago also runs government like a business... Uh, yeah, this isn't quite the gotcha you may think it is when you're talking about Rahm Emanuel. Yes it is.

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Author:	Big Chicagoan [ Fri Apr 08, 2016 10:55 am ]
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Don Tiny wrote: Fun fact: until 1986, Chicago required the use of lead pipes for water delivery! They still require clay sewer pipe and brick manholes, too!

Author:	denisdman [ Fri Apr 08, 2016 11:03 am ]
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Maybe we should go back to using lead based paint, fuels, and pipes along with asbestos insulation. It would help solve the social security funding problem and possibly IL's pension issues.

Author:	Regular Reader [ Fri Apr 08, 2016 11:09 am ]
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Don Tiny wrote: Fun fact: until 1986, Chicago required the use of lead pipes for water delivery! I always wondered if Washington hadn't won the office, would a sitting mayor ever have bothered to finally getting around to that one. It's what made being forced to go to special admin. hearings in the 90's when a tenant's child was found to have elevated levels of lead so maddening. The tenant lived in a completely rehabbed building with new windows, framing & paint, but there was the city to check painted areas around windows & doors...because THAT'S were the demon lead just had to be. It had to be the landlord's fault. (try collecting rent after the tenant "learns" their "rights" in this area ) Insurance rates shot through the roof, never had to pay a claim, and never had an admin. hearing officer answer a question about testing the main feed pipes.

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