Bloomington council OKs algae treatment in another step to boost water quality

Bloomington council OKs algae treatment in another step to boost water quality

The next step in the City of Bloomington’s ongoing efforts to address the foul odor and taste of its water supply will be to reduce algae levels in Lake Bloomington and Evergreen Lake.

Illinois Governor Signs Safe Public Drinking Water Act into Law - Mahomet Daily

Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed the Safe Public Drinking Water Act into law. The legislation, known as Senate Bill 0727 (SB0727), aims to improve drinking water quality by addressing harmful contaminants, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and 1,4-dioxane. The Safe Public Drinking Water Act sets out a comprehensive plan to enhance water safety across the state: Statewide Sampling for 1,4-Dioxane: By June 30, 2026, the Illino…

"We don't really know what's going on. We're just responding quickly because we received reports that the water was smelling different in certain places."

Illinois bill improving drinking water quality signed into law | Illinois State Bar Association

Illinois bill improving drinking water quality signed into lawGov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law Friday to enhance the quality of public drinking water in Illinois. This law will require the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to conduct statewide samplings of certain community water supplies to assess the levels of dangerous chemicals. Source: WAND