Water Pollution Control
Field Operations
The field operations program of the Division of Water Pollution Control is
designed to prevent, detect, and respond to violations of state and federal
clean water laws and regulations. Field staff are located in seven regional
offices around the state. Activities of the field staff include the following:
Prevention of Water Pollution
- Technical assistance to wastewater treatment plant operations staff,
both during routine inspections and as part of the municipal
wastewater assistance program
- Participation in education and training activities such as local operator
groups, the Illinois Association of Water Pollution Control Operators,
and the Illinois Water Environment Association
Detection of Water Pollution
- Review of Discharge Monitoring Reports and other information submitted
to the Illinois EPA by wastewater dischargers
- Planned and unplanned inspections, including over 8000 reconnaissance/sampling
inspections and approximately 2500 more detailed inspections yearly
- Investigations of pollution incidents reported by citizens, generally
100 or more each month (link
to complaint form)
- Investigations of wastewater releases and spills, fish kills, and
other emergency incidents
Response to Water Pollution
- Preparation of technical inspection reports documenting findings
- Participation in compliance and enforcement actions when violations
are found
- Participation in developing technical solutions to pollution problems
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