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Introduced
01/31/2025
01/31/2025
In Committee
05/01/2025
05/01/2025
Crossed Over
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Passed
05/22/2025
05/22/2025
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. In a provision regarding wastewater reuse, provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the use of treated municipal wastewater from a publicly owned treatment works is authorized for irrigation and industrial use (rather than only irrigation) when conducted in accordance with a permit issued under certain provisions of the Act.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Environmental Protection Act to expand the permitted uses of treated municipal wastewater from publicly owned treatment works (POTW). Currently, such wastewater is only authorized for irrigation purposes, but the bill would now allow its use for both irrigation and industrial applications. The key change is made to Section 12.7 of the Act, which now explicitly states that treated municipal wastewater can be used for industrial purposes, in addition to irrigation, when the use is conducted in accordance with a permit issued under Section 39(b) of the Act. This modification provides more flexibility for municipalities and industries in managing and reusing treated wastewater, potentially promoting water conservation and more efficient water resource management. The bill demonstrates a broader approach to water reuse by recognizing industrial applications as a valid and potentially beneficial use of treated municipal wastewater.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (18)
Tracy Katz Muhl (D)*,
Mike Simmons (D)*,
Jason Bunting (R),
Mary Beth Canty (D),
Will Davis (D),
Martha Deuter (D),
Kimberly du Buclet (D),
Laura Faver Dias (D),
Sara Feigenholtz (D),
Nicolle Grasse (D),
Graciela Guzmán (D),
Hoan Huynh (D),
Thaddeus Jones (D),
Debbie Meyers-Martin (D),
Anna Moeller (D),
Suzanne Ness (D),
Dave Severin (R),
Dan Ugaste (R),
Last Action
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán (on 05/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2391&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2391enr.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2391eng.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2391.htm |
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