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Governor Quinn Announces Investment in Sauk Village Water Supply Project
SAUK VILLAGE - Governor Pat Quinn today announced a $4.8 million investment to improve the drinking water supply system for Sauk Village. Funded by the Governor's Illinois Jobs Now! capital construction program, this project will help keep the village's water supply system clean and contaminant-free. Today's announcement is part of Governor Quinn's agenda to drive the economy forward and protect the environment by modernizing Illinois' water infrastructure.
"Illinois is committed to ensuring all residents have access to safe, clean water," Governor Quinn said. "This investment will provide much-needed aid to Sauk Village that will help ensure their drinking water is safe. The new treatment system will utilize an innovative method to remove contaminants and provide peace of mind to all residents of Sauk Village."
The village is currently operating a temporary water treatment system through two wells to combat contamination of vinyl-chloride. The state's investment will be used to construct a permanent treatment system and help develop maximum setback zones for community water wells in the village to protect the groundwater from future contamination.
"It is important that Sauk Village residents have assuredly safe drinking water," Illinois EPA Director Lisa Bonnett said. "This grant will make needed drinking water treatment equipment more affordable for the community."
"I would like to convey my personal thanks to the Governor and the IEPA for all their assistance in helping the village deal with our water contamination," Sauk Village Mayor David A. Hanks said. "The Governor's Clean Water Initiative was key to enabling Sauk Village to install the necessary treatment to provide safe water in sufficient quantity to the village's water users. We could not have done this without you!"
"I also truly appreciate the IEPA's assistance in helping the village deal with our water contamination," Mayor Hanks added. "The IEPA was instrumental in keeping the project moving forward, from the early planning stages, through design and continuing during construction. I cannot thank you enough for your expertise, cooperation and dedication throughout this challenging period for our village."
The Sauk Village project is part of Governor Quinn's $31 billion Illinois Jobs Now! program, which will support more than 439,000 jobs over six years. Illinois Jobs Now! is the largest construction program in Illinois history, and is one of the largest construction programs in the nation.
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