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
“Energy efficiency upgrades in public water facilities are not just about reducing operational costs—they’re integral to environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, and community well-being,” said Illinois EPA Interim Director James Jennings. #awards
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
While the inventory reports must be submitted to the IEPA by April 15, it is not clear when line replacements will be completed, and state law lays out a decadeslong process. #leadwaterpipes
The top two issues for climate change are energy and water, yet Illinois is the only in the USA that prohibits water reuse with a few words in our drinking water code... #water
Extreme weather is predicted to increase, and policy for climate resilience is essential for our lives, the regional economy, our jobs, and our environment for the seventh generation. #water #
The owners' attempts to make a payment arrangement have fallen on deaf ears, as they say that emails and calls to the Village Clerk's office have been unanswered.