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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Sanitary District Act of 1917. Provides that the board of trustees of a sanitary district organized under the Act (rather than only the board of trustees of the Sanitary District of Decatur or the board of trustees of the Bloomington and Normal Water Reclamation District) may enter into an agreement to sell, convey, or disburse treated wastewater to a private entity located within 50 miles of the District's boundaries. Provides that the board of trustees of a sanitary district organized under the Act (rather than only the board of trustees of the Sanitary District of Decatur) may accept wastewater for treatment from a private entity located within 50 miles of the district's boundaries. Provides that the board of trustees of a sanitary district organized under the Act (rather than only the board of trustees of the Sanitary District of Decatur) may acquire and accept, by gift, grant, purchase, or otherwise, a fee simple interest or any lesser interest as may be desired in real property necessary to carry out its powers under the provisions. Amends the Sanitary District Act of 1907, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act, the Sanitary District Act of 1936, the Metro-East Sanitary District Act of 1974, and the Eastern Will Sanitary District Act providing similar powers to districts organized under those Acts. Amends the North Shore Water Reclamation District Act. Provides that an agreement entered into by the board of trustees of any sanitary district formed under the Act to sell, convey, or disburse treated wastewater to any public or private entity located within 50 miles of the district's boundaries (rather than within or outside of the boundaries of the sanitary district) may not exceed 30 years (rather than 20 years). Removes language providing that any use of treated wastewater by any public or private entity shall be subject to the orders of the Pollution Control Board. Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Provides that, within one year after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Environmental Protection Agency shall establish a process for sanitary districts to obtain a permit to sell treated wastewater. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill expands the authority of sanitary districts across Illinois to engage in agreements regarding treated wastewater. Specifically, it allows sanitary districts organized under various acts, including the Sanitary District Act of 1917, to sell or disburse treated wastewater to private entities located within 50 miles of their boundaries, and to accept wastewater for treatment from such entities, with agreements not exceeding 30 years. The bill also grants these districts the power to acquire necessary real property for these purposes and requires the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a permit process for selling treated wastewater within one year of the bill's enactment. These changes are applied to multiple sanitary district acts, broadening the scope beyond previously specified districts like Decatur and Bloomington-Normal, and also adjust the North Shore Water Reclamation District Act to allow agreements with entities within 50 miles and extend the contract limit from 20 to 30 years, while removing a provision that made such uses subject to the Pollution Control Board's orders.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 02/06/2026)
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