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Illinois American Water to Conduct Annual Water System Maintenance Program in Des Plaines (Provided by Illinois American Water ) Beginning June 8, 2021, maintenance of the fire hydrant system in Des Plaines will occur and continue throughout the Fall. During this period, fire hydrants will be evaluated for functionality, repaired when necessary, and flushed. The process of periodically flushing hydrants is essential in identifying fire hydrants in need of repair and maintaining optimal water quality throughout the potable water distribution system.
Through the discharge of water from the fire hydrant(s), water flow rates are increased to provide a scouring effect that removes mineral deposits that may accumulate in the water main. While the majority of mineral deposits are removed from the hydrant discharge, it is not uncommon for customers to experience a temporary discoloration of water within their residence or dwelling. The removal of these deposits is critical in main
Illinois American Water Completes Water Tank Improvement in Bolingbrook
Updated 5/14/2021 11:42 AM
Illinois American Water is finishing improvements to a water tank located near the cross streets of King Drive and 115th street in Bolingbrook as part of a statewide effort to upgrade water storage units in Illinois. Last year, water tanks across the state including in communities such as Champaign, Pontiac, Peoria and Shiloh received face lifts, totaling an investment of approximately $3.7 million.
The Bolingbrook tank is a 3,000,000-gallon ground storage tank and the work is expected to be completed next week. The investment included an overcoating on the outside of the storage tank and spot welding and coating on the interior floor. New logos were also added to the exterior of the tank. The total investment is approximately $463,000.
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Illinois American Water Completes Water Tank Improvement in Bolingbrook
Illinois American Water is finishing improvements to a water tank located near the cross streets of King Drive and 115th street in Bolingbrook as part of a statewide effort to upgrade water storage units in Illinois. Last year, water tanks across the state including in communities such as Champaign, Pontiac, Peoria and Shiloh received face lifts, totaling an investment of approximately $3.7 million.
The Bolingbrook tank is a 3,000,000-gallon ground storage tank and the work is expected to be completed next week. The investment included an overcoating on the outside of the storage tank and spot welding and coating on the interior floor. New logos were also added to the exterior of the tank. The total investment is approximately $463,000.
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Illinois American Water Encourages Customers to View their Community Water Quality Report
Illinois American Water announced today, during Drinking Water Week, that results published in the company s 2020 water quality report indicate high‐quality water throughout its Illinois service area. The report, which is issued for each service area, highlights the company s commitment to providing drinking water that meets or is better than standards required by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Also known as the Consumer Confidence Report, the water quality report describes local drinking water source information and test results, including substances detected in the water and their levels. Commonly asked questions and the associated answers concerning drinking water are also included. Illinois American Water customers can search for their local water quality report by zip code at www.illinoisamwater.com