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Council advances groundwater protection ordinance tied to IEPA remediation
Summary
Council considered and approved a draft ordinance that would prohibit installation or use of potable water supply wells within a defined area near South First Street as part of IEPA corrective action for a petroleum release; staff said the ordinance is the final step before a 'no further remediation' letter.
Council reviewed a draft groundwater protection ordinance tied to corrective action for leaking underground petroleum storage tanks near South First Street. Mr. McCready explained the ordinance supports IEPA remediation work; staff emphasized that no city wells are within the affected area and that the ordinance will not affect the public water supply.
Director Babica explained the ordinance was developed with IEPA and city attorney input as part of a corrective action plan. Councilmembers asked for plan views and how the boundary ties to the forest preserve; staff said the work will reopen an area of sidewalk and that construction plan sets can be provided to interested members. The council approved the measure by voice vote.
