October 19, 2017 | Blog Post
A natural gas leak has contaminated the Mahomet Aquifer, appearing in the drinking water of at least five homes in a rural community between the towns Mahomet and Fisher. One resident was able to set their water on fire.
Mahomet Aquifer
Clinton Landfill Now Eyeing Coal Combustion Waste
While it is great news that Clinton Landfill has agreed to not store federally-regulated levels of PCBs, the saga isn’t over yet. An article in the Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette quoted the landfill’s attorney as saying that the landfill is looking to get into the business of accepting coal combustion waste from power plants. Coal waste can […]
EPA gives Mahomet Aquifer sole-source designation
Our main source of drinking water in Central Illinois is now better protected. The EPA gives Mahomet Aquifer sole-source designation. Well done to all leaders and citizens who helped achieve this.
Mahomet Aquifer Bills in Progress
Representative Ammons and Senator Bennett introduce bills to protect Mahomet Aquifer We are excited that freshmen lawmakers Representative Carol Ammons and Senator Scott Bennett have introduced bills to protect the Mahomet Aquifer from pollution. Specifically, materials containing high levels of PCBs and manufactured gas plant waste would be prohibited in landfills located above the aquifer. […]
THANK YOU for protecting the Mahomet Aquifer
Your voice is being heard. THANK YOU to everyone who has been attending meetings to protect the Mahomet Aquifer from toxic pollution, including hazardous wastes dumped at the Clinton Landfill. Peoria AREA Disposal, owner of the Clinton Landfill, already has a permit to accept MGP (manufactured gas plant) waste, and has applied for a permit […]
