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IDPH Recommends Testing of Private Water Wells Near Lake Bluffs Estates Mobile Home Park
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) advises residents who obtain their drinking water from private wells near the Lake Bluff Estates Mobile Home Park formerly Rockland Mobile Home Park) in Lake Bluff to consider testing their water for contaminants. Routine testing of the Mobile Home Park’s water supply wells indicates the contaminant 1,4-Dioxane could be present in nearby private wells at levels greater than Illinois’ groundwater quality standard.
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is advising private well owners to check if they are in the vicinity of community water systems (CWS) that have shown elevated levels of one or more Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in testing conducted by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA). Illinois EPA recently sent notices to 47 CWS, and 10 CWS with emergency connections, around the state whose systems indicated levels of PFAS in excess of groundwater quality standards.
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With the Memorial Day weekend approaching, the Illinois Liquor Control Commission encourages everyone to celebrate responsibly and avoid overconsumption. Alcohol impairs judgement, lowers inhibitions, and decreases reaction time, which can be hazardous when you are driving, grilling, boating, or swimming. We urge everyone to make smart choices and take precautions, especially during holidays and summer months when these incidents are more common.
