Illinois EPA Holds Public Meeting in Kankakee's Limestone
Township
For Immediate Release
February 21, 2002 |
Contact: Maggie Carson
217-557-8138
TDD: 217-782-9143 |
Springfield, Ill. -- Illinois EPA is holding a public meeting
Wednesday, February 27, 2002, to discuss the 1988 Shell Oil pipeline release
and the Agency's response to the spill. The purpose of the meeting is
to provide a technical update. It is being held at the request of Rep.
Mary K. O'Brien, 75th District, who represents Limestone Township. Representative
O'Brien stated, "I asked for this meeting to help citizens get answers
to their questions. They are still concerned about the quality of their
drinking water, as groundwater cleanup efforts continue."
The meeting will be held at Limestone Grade School, 963 North 5000 West
Road, Kankakee, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. According to Illinois EPA Director
Renee Cipriano, "This cooperative effort among legislators, state agencies
and citizens to exchange information will help us in the resolution of
any remaining problems."
The Illinois EPA will provide technical personnel, health professionals
and regulatory specialists to respond to citizen concerns about the project.
In addition, representatives from the Illinois Department of Public Health,
the Kankakee County State's Attorney's office and the Kankakee County
Health Department have been invited to answer questions from citizens
during breakout session.
In 1988, Shell Oil Company reported the release of 16,000 gallons of
premium gasoline from and underground pipeline. Remediation activities
and monitoring of private water wells are ongoing; however, citizen concerns
continue.
Note: Illinois EPA staff will be available at 6:00 p.m., at the
school, for individual interviews with media.
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