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Illinois EPA Safeguarding the environment, protecting Illinois’ future.

Illinois EPA has been the state agency with the primary responsibility for carrying out state and federal environmental laws and regulations to protect and provide healthy air, land and water for the citizens of the state through a system of permits, inspections and compliance and enforcement, as well as having responsibility for regulating public water supplies and wastewater treatment and sewage systems.

📰 Galesburg Community Water System and Six Satellite Systems Notified of Right-to-Know RequirementsPFAS Compound Detecte...
08/31/2026

📰 Galesburg Community Water System and Six Satellite Systems Notified of Right-to-Know Requirements

PFAS Compound Detected in Groundwater; System Owners/Operators, Private Well Owners, and all Residents are Encouraged to Reduce PFAS Exposure

Read the full news release:https://epa.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/epa/about-us/documents/news-releases/2026/08.31.2026-IEPA-RTK-PFAS-Galesburg-Satellites-Final.pdf

📰 Illinois Clean Ports Program: Local Community Engagement Continues to Improve Sustainability and Resilience in Near Po...
08/27/2026

📰 Illinois Clean Ports Program: Local Community Engagement Continues to Improve Sustainability and Resilience in Near Port Communities

Read the full news release:https://epa.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/epa/about-us/documents/news-releases/2026/08-26-2026-IEPA-IL-Clean-Ports-Sept-Meetings-Final.pdf

Come see us at the Route 66 Monarch Festival! Activities for kiddos and families will take place from 2-6 pm followed by...
08/27/2026

Come see us at the Route 66 Monarch Festival! Activities for kiddos and families will take place from 2-6 pm followed by a movie on the lawn at 6 pm. 🦋

Happy Women’s Equality Day! 💪✨Today and every day, we celebrate the women of the Illinois EPA who bring their expertise,...
08/26/2026

Happy Women’s Equality Day! 💪✨

Today and every day, we celebrate the women of the Illinois EPA who bring their expertise, leadership, and dedication to protecting Illinois’ environment.

Women make up nearly half of our agency, with over 30 serving in leadership roles.

Thank you to the women who help make Illinois a better place every day! 👏

It’s National Dog Day! 🐶❤️We thought today was the perfect excuse to introduce you to some of the dogs belonging to our ...
08/26/2026

It’s National Dog Day! 🐶❤️

We thought today was the perfect excuse to introduce you to some of the dogs belonging to our Illinois EPA employees.

Get to know the people behind the work, learn what they do and, most importantly, meet their dogs. Because let’s be honest, we all want to see the dogs. 😂🐾

What our social media coordinator’s camera roll looks like after the State Fair. 📸🎡Take a guess: how many photos and vid...
08/25/2026

What our social media coordinator’s camera roll looks like after the State Fair. 📸🎡

Take a guess: how many photos and videos do you think we took over the 9 days?
A. 500
B. 1,000
C. 2,000
D. We stopped counting

We’re not crying, you’re crying. 🥹The 2026 Illinois State Fair has officially come to an end, and we had SO much fun at ...
08/24/2026

We’re not crying, you’re crying. 🥹

The 2026 Illinois State Fair has officially come to an end, and we had SO much fun at Conservation World.

We took A LOT of photos, so share this post with your fair friends so they can see if they made the camera roll! 📸👀

See you in 2027! 🎡💚

Does your library need A/C? What about a drafty town hall? Apply to make your local government buildings more energy eff...
08/24/2026

Does your library need A/C? What about a drafty town hall? Apply to make your local government buildings more energy efficient via the Efficient and Resilient Public Buildings Grant and learn more on our website: https://bit.ly/4qrjRsO.

It’s Family Day and the final day of the Illinois State Fair! Come see us in Conservation World one last time before the...
08/23/2026

It’s Family Day and the final day of the Illinois State Fair! Come see us in Conservation World one last time before the fair wraps up. 👋

Last Saturday at the Illinois State Fair. 🎡 If you haven’t stopped by Conservation World yet, this is your sign. Come se...
08/22/2026

Last Saturday at the Illinois State Fair. 🎡 If you haven’t stopped by Conservation World yet, this is your sign. Come see us while there is still time!

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2520 W Iles Avenue
Springfield, IL
62794

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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