Illinois American Water Highlights Source Water Protection Initiatives
What happened
Illinois American Water is participating in the annual Source Water Protection Week, emphasizing that high-quality drinking water originates upstream, not solely within treatment plants. The company maintains a Source Water Protection Program that assesses risks and engages stakeholders to safeguard water supplies. This program involves handling approximately 275 samples daily at the company's Central Laboratory in Belleville, Illinois.
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Why it matters
The company employs advanced technology, filtration processes, and updated cyanotoxin management plans to maintain water quality. These efforts involve constant collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Illinois EPA, and other state and local agencies to meet or exceed water quality standards.
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Who's involved
- American Water Works AssociationOperates a source water protection program for safe drinking water.
- IllinoisHosts the Central Laboratory where water quality testing takes place.
- Illinois Department of Public HealthCollaborates with the company to uphold state water quality standards.
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The entities involved
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American Water Works Association
non-profit association
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Mississippi River
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Illinois
state of the United States of America