1/22/24 Mission Monday: Hydrant Leads - Proposed Revisions to Title 35 IEPA# 19580

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SUMMARY: Maintaining safe levels of chlorine in the water distribution system is an on-going concern and priority for Water Suppliers, the IEPA and IDPH.  Metro West Council of Government in an effort to clarify the review and the permitting responsibility for watermain projects, proposed legislation to include fire hydrants in the watermain construction permit.  During Senate committee hearings it was agreed that MetroWest COG would organize a committee with multiple agencies, including, ISAWWA, IDPH, IEPA, MWCOG, and Illinois State Fire Marshalls Office, to review the Title 35 regulations that cover the design and installation of fire hydrants and dead-end water main loops.  The purpose of the effort was to propose changes to the regulations that would improve water distribution system water quality.  The groups have been engaged in that effort over the past two years and have finalized the proposed changes.  The presentation will discuss the proposed Title 35 revisions.

PRESENTER: Pete Wallers, EEI & Jaime Rott, City of Rockford Water Division

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