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Aqua Illinois Advances Nearly $40 Million in Statewide Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Projects

Business Wire•16/10/2026•07:00 ET
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Key Highlights

  • ➤Aqua Illinois advances nearly $40 million across 14 statewide infrastructure projects
  • ➤Projects upgrade approximately 100,000 feet of water main
  • ➤Projects upgrade nearly 284,000 feet of wastewater infrastructure
  • ➤Essential Utilities (WTRG) plans more than $492 million in improvements over five years

Expert Statements

David Carter, President of Aqua Illinois

“Reliable water and wastewater service depends on strong infrastructure.”

David Carter, President of Aqua Illinois

“While much of this work happens underground, its impact is felt every day by the customers who depend on us.”

David Carter, President of Aqua Illinois

“These projects allow us to address aging systems, improve performance and prepare our infrastructure to meet the long-term needs of the communities we serve.”

Aqua Illinois Advances Nearly $40 Million in Statewide Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Projects

Fourteen projects will modernize critical infrastructure and strengthen service reliability in communities across Illinois

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