Illinois Environmental Protection Agency

Illinois American Water’s 2023 Water Quality Reports Available Online

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星期三, 五月 8, 2024
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Illinois American Water continues to meet or surpass water quality standards, according to the company’s 2023 Water Quality Reports now available on the company’s website .

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  • Illinois American Water continues to meet or surpass water quality standards, according to the company’s 2023 Water Quality Reports now available on the company’s website .
  • Also referred to as Consumer Confidence Reports, the annual publications describe local drinking water sources, summarize laboratory testing, list levels of any substances in water and provide tips on protecting water sources.
  • The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Illinois EPA set standards for water quality and monitor test results to help utilities meet those standards.
  • We know our customers count on us to provide clean, safe and reliable water service,” said Rachel Bretz, Illinois American Water Director of Water Quality & Environmental Compliance.

In 2023, Illinois American Water Invests $297 Million Throughout State and $43.6 Million in Local Water & Wastewater Infrastructure in Eastern Division

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星期四, 十二月 14, 2023
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In 2023, Illinois American Water will have invested $297 million in water and wastewater system infrastructure replacement and enhancements throughout the state.

Key Points: 
  • In 2023, Illinois American Water will have invested $297 million in water and wastewater system infrastructure replacement and enhancements throughout the state.
  • The Eastern Division is comprised of the Champaign, Pontiac, Sterling, and Streator water service areas; Fisher wastewater system; Villa Grove water and wastewater systems; and Tolono water and wastewater systems.
  • In the last decade, Illinois American Water has invested $1.6 billion in water and wastewater infrastructure throughout Illinois.
  • These investments involved making repairs to existing infrastructure and replacement when needed,” said Rebecca Losli, president, Illinois American Water.

In 2023, Illinois American Water Invests $76.7 Million in Local Water & Wastewater Infrastructure in Company’s Central Division

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星期四, 十一月 30, 2023
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In 2023, Illinois American Water will have invested $297 million in water and wastewater system infrastructure replacement and enhancements throughout the state.

Key Points: 
  • In 2023, Illinois American Water will have invested $297 million in water and wastewater system infrastructure replacement and enhancements throughout the state.
  • Locally, in the company’s Central Division, the capital investment in infrastructure has reached $76.7 million in 2023.
  • “Over past 10 years, Illinois American Water has invested $1.6 billion in water and wastewater infrastructure throughout the state,” said Rebecca Losli, president, Illinois American Water.
  • A new central operation center near Godfrey will provide a central location for the Illinois American Water team in the Central Division.

United States Environmental Clean Up & Remediation Report 2023

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星期二, 十一月 28, 2023
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DUBLIN, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "United States Environmental Clean Up & Remediation Market Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "United States Environmental Clean Up & Remediation Market Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The United States Environmental Clean Up & Remediation Market is projected to reach a value of $33.02 billion by 2028 from $21.87 billion in 2022, growing at a CAGR of 7.1%
    The removal of pollutants or contamination from water and soil is known as environmental Clean Up and remediation.
  • Thus, the market for environmental Clean Up and remediation in the United States is significantly influenced by the rising pollution caused by the industrial sector.
  • Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the United States Environmental Clean Up & Remediation Market.

National Community Investment Fund In Partnership with Innovate Illinois Submits $1 Billion "Rust Belts to Green Belts" EPA Funding Proposal

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星期三, 十一月 22, 2023
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CHICAGO, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Community Investment Fund (NCIF), a Chicago-based non-profit, national community development financial institution and impact investor, in partnership with Innovate Illinois, a public-private partnership that secures federal funding for Illinois, today announced that it has submitted a $1 billion funding proposal to the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Communities Investment Accelerator. Named "Rust Belts to Green Belts," (R2G) the NCIF proposal addresses the historical tension between industrial corridors and their surrounding neighborhoods by supporting clean technology adoption, job creation, wealth building, retrofitting of affordable housing and environmental improvements in low-income and disadvantaged communities (LIDACs).

Key Points: 
  • The National Community Investment Fund (NCIF), a Chicago-based non-profit, national community development financial institution and impact investor, in partnership with Innovate Illinois, a public-private partnership that secures federal funding for Illinois, today announced that it has submitted a $1 billion funding proposal to the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Communities Investment Accelerator.
  • CHICAGO, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Community Investment Fund (NCIF), a Chicago-based non-profit, national community development financial institution and impact investor, in partnership with Innovate Illinois , a public-private partnership that secures federal funding for Illinois, today announced that it has submitted a $1 billion funding proposal to the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Communities Investment Accelerator .
  • Led by the NCIF with support from coalition members Appalachian Community Capital, the Chickasaw Nation, Accion Opportunity Fund, and the National Urban League, the Rust Belts to Green Belts proposal also includes coordination partners Innovate Illinois, P33 and World Business Chicago.
  • "In partnership with the National Community Investment and Innovate Illinois, we have established good jobs, clean technology, economic development, and environmental justice as core tenets of our clean energy future.

Physicians, Nurses and Other Health Professionals Urge EPA To Quickly Release Stronger Pollution Standards

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星期三, 十一月 15, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Lung Association delivered letters to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed by more than 1,000 physicians, nurses, public health and other health professionals to strengthen, and then quickly finalize the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter air pollution. The standards, which were supposed to be finalized last month, are overdue and urgently needed.

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  • In January 2023, EPA proposed new NAAQS for fine PM, which are much weaker than what scientists recommended and the public want and need to protect their health.
  • That's why we need the strongest standards possible, to fully protect health," said Anne Mellinger-Birdsong, MD, MPH, FAAP, who signed the letter.
  • "As health professionals, we do our best to help reduce the health harms impacting the communities we serve, but we cannot control the air quality.
  • Strengthening both the 24-hour and annual standards is important for achieving health and equity benefits," said one of the letters.

Inmar's Drug Stewardship Program Gains Preliminary Approval from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency

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星期三, 十一月 8, 2023
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Winston-Salem, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inmar Intelligence , an experienced drug stewardship operator and leader in pharmaceutical reverse distribution, is pleased to announce that the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) granted preliminary approval of its Drug Stewardship program for the State of Illinois on September 26.

Key Points: 
  • Winston-Salem, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inmar Intelligence , an experienced drug stewardship operator and leader in pharmaceutical reverse distribution, is pleased to announce that the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) granted preliminary approval of its Drug Stewardship program for the State of Illinois on September 26.
  • This significant milestone underscores the compliance and effectiveness of Inmar's Consumer Drug Take-back solution, which aims to combat drug misuse, accidental drug poisonings, and environmental damage due to improper medication storage and disposal.
  • In addition to Illinois, Inmar has received approval in Massachusetts, New York, Maine, and Washington and supports the Drug Takeback Solutions Foundation in California and Oregon.
  • For more information about Inmar's Solutions for Healthcare and its Consumer Drug Take-back program, please visit https://www.inmar.com/pharmacy-manufacturers-consumer-drug-take-back-pro... .

Air Filtration Experts Featured in International Filtration News on the Health Hazards of Wildfire Smoke.

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星期二, 十月 31, 2023
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Riverdale, New Jersey, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a recent article in International Filtration News, air filtration specialists Mark Davidson and Jennifer Webb of Camfil USA Air Filters illuminate the dual dangers posed by wildfire smoke.

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  • Riverdale, New Jersey, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a recent article in International Filtration News, air filtration specialists Mark Davidson and Jennifer Webb of Camfil USA Air Filters illuminate the dual dangers posed by wildfire smoke.
  • Drawing from personal and professional experiences, they dive deep into the significant threats faced by regions affected by wildfires, highlighting the crucial role of air filtration in mitigating health risks.
  • For more insights from the experts and a detailed understanding of the hazards of wildfire smoke, visit Dualing Hazards to Your Health from Wildfire Smoke .
  • The article sheds light on the intricate composition of wildfire smoke, which encompasses both particulate matter and various gaseous substances.

EVgo and General Motors Open 1,000th DC Fast Charging Stall as Part of Metropolitan Charging Collaboration

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星期二, 八月 1, 2023
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EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO) (“EVgo” or the “Company”), one of the nation’s largest public fast charging networks for electric vehicles (EVs), and General Motors (GM) have surpassed 1,000 fast charging stalls as part of their longstanding collaboration to expand fast charging infrastructure.

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  • EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO) (“EVgo” or the “Company”), one of the nation’s largest public fast charging networks for electric vehicles (EVs), and General Motors (GM) have surpassed 1,000 fast charging stalls as part of their longstanding collaboration to expand fast charging infrastructure.
  • First announced in 2020 and expanded upon in 2021, the collaboration will lead to the development and installation of 3,250 DC fast charging stalls in major metro markets.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230801625396/en/
    To date, EVgo and GM have opened fast charging stalls across nearly 230 locations in 39 markets covering 27 states, with the majority featuring high-power 350kW fast charging.
  • For more information about the EVgo fast charging network and station locations, visit www.evgo.com .

Carrier Healthy Buildings and Homes Solutions Help Protect Indoor Air Quality from Wildfire Smoke

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星期六, 六月 10, 2023
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Wildfire smoke can make outdoor air unhealthy to breathe, but smoke from outdoors can enter homes and other buildings, making indoor air unhealthy, as well.

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  • Wildfire smoke can make outdoor air unhealthy to breathe, but smoke from outdoors can enter homes and other buildings, making indoor air unhealthy, as well.
  • "Fortunately, there are actions people can take immediately to improve indoor air quality in homes and commercial buildings, and solutions to help them prepare for future events."
  • How to Maintain Healthy Indoor Air Quality During Wildfires and Other Events:
    Use re-circulated indoor air to help prevent and limit potentially hazardous contaminants from entering a home or building.
  • Carrier provides an expanded suite of advanced solutions to help deliver healthier, safer, more efficient indoor air quality, including:
    IAQ Assessment to test air quality and develop and implement upgrades to help ensure optimal filtration, ventilation, airflow, controls, etc.