Wastewater in Illinois
The current state of the Illinois wastewater industry — verified jobs, facility news, upcoming training, local companies, and the operator certification path that serves Illinois.
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Facility & utility news from Illinois
Illinois American Water Acquires Venice Wastewater System
Illinois American Water has completed the acquisition of the Venice, Illinois, wastewater collection system for $770,000. The company plans to invest $2.6 million over the next five years to upgrade the infrastructure.
Source: Wastewater Digest
Freeport Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Commences
The City of Freeport, Illinois, has officially broken ground on a $60 million upgrade to its wastewater treatment plant. The project is supported by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's State Revolving Fund, including $5 million in forgivable loans.
Source: Fehr Graham
Illinois American Water Highlights $290 Million of Infrastructure Investments Expected in 2026
Illinois American Water announced plans to invest $290 million in water and wastewater infrastructure throughout 2026. The investments focus on system upgrades and modernization to ensure reliable service for customers.
Source: American Water
Upcoming training and conferences in Illinois
Vendors, engineers & utilities serving Illinois
Carus LLC
Carus is a chemical supplier that provides specialized solutions for water and wastewater treatment, including odor control and phosphorus removal. They work with municipalities to improve treatment plant performance through chemical application and technical support.
ENTRUST Solutions Group
ENTRUST Solutions Group provides automation and control system design for the water and wastewater industry. They offer feasibility studies, network architecture, and project management services to optimize treatment plant operations.
Find your Illinois wastewater operator certification path.
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