Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), a group of human-made chemicals, are found in a wide range of consumer products and pose potential health risks to communities and residents. Known as forev...

Lead service lines are the largest source of lead in drinking water. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates more than 10 million lead service lines deliver water to homes across the ...

In 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced legally enforceable drinking water standards for per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The final rule sets limits for five PFAS...

The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (NLRS) was conceptualized to limit nutrients, particularly nitrogen and phosphorus, from entering Illinois waterways. An excess of nutrients in Illinois r...

Biosolids are treated sewage sludge that meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Standards for the Use or Disposal of Sewage Sludge. They are commonly applied to land as a soil conditioner...

Parks and recreational areas are valuable assets to many communities. They serve as gathering places, promote physical and mental health and improve overall quality of life. These spaces support publi...

Biological wastewater treatment is a bioremediation process that uses microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi and algae, to break down or transform pollutants in water into less harmful substances. Tr...