Aqua Illinois reports Tier I violation due to high nitrates in Kankakee plant

Jun 7, 2025

0Comments

Further testing conducted on the water from Aqua Illinois’ Kankakee water treatment plant has resulted in a Tier I violation due to high nitrate levels. The average nitrate concentration was found to be 11.8 mg/L, exceeding the maximum contaminant level of 10 mg/L.

The company has issued a public notice containing further information and details regarding the situation. It also provides addresses and times for water distribution scheduled for tomorrow. This service is specifically for infants under six months old and individuals advised by healthcare professionals to avoid drinking the contaminated water. According to the public notice, adults and children older than six months can continue consuming the water without concern.

Aqua Illinois encourages residents seeking more information to visit their website, where they have posted an alert specifically addressing concerns related to infants.

Shawn Marconi, MBA, Executive Director at Will Grundy Medical Clinic

Government Local Government

Inside Will-Grundy Medical Clinic—an Illinois DOGE Profile

Will-Grundy Medical Clinic, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $750,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698, Public Act 103-0006).

Natalie Coleman, CEO u0026 Executive Director at After the Peanut

Government Local Government

Inside After the Peanut—an Illinois DOGE Profile

After the Peanut was approved to receive two grants totaling $500,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).