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Illinois EPA recently sent notices to 47 CWS, and 10 CWS with emergency connections, around the state whose systems indicated levels of PFAS in excess of groundwater quality standards. #water

“Illinois continues to receive strong bids from the bond market, amid the economic uncertainty being created on the federal level,” said Governor JB Pritzker. #epa

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

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

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 #

These latest water main issues are due to an aging infrastructure... #dixmoor