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The Unsewered Communities Planning Grant Program (UCPGP) provides grant funding to develop a plan that will address problems associated with the collection and treatment of wastewater in an unsewered community. #sewer

Grant applications will be competitively scored based on funding justification, projects located in environmental justice areas of concern, energy burden, areas of co-op or municipally owned electric, and partnerships between local units of governments and organizations, or where planning benefits multiple communities. #grant

Grant funding of up to $35,000 per applicant is available to cover expenses incurred in collecting, storing, and disposing of used sharps. #sharps

“It’s no secret that transportation is the leading source of climate pollution—and it's now time to incorporate a cleaner, healthier alternative,” said Governor JB Pritzker. #epa

Illinois EPA State Fair Exhibit Promotes Waste Reduction (Springfield, IL) - Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Interim Director James Jennings is announcing this year’s exhibit for...

Over $43 million in funding will be awarded to 17 communities to replace lead service lines, with three communities located in Joyce’s District... #leadpipes

Lead is a toxic metal that can accumulate in the body over time. #lead

The Illinois EPA issues daily air quality forecasts, based on the federal Air Quality Index (AQI)... #epa

The City will replace approximately 557 lead services lines with copper service lines as well as water meters that contain lead. #leadwaterpipes

Bills in State Senate Would Further Regulate Battery Storage and Disposal (via Capitol News Illinois) — Two bills that would regulate battery disposal and...