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We hear explosive diarrhea is making headlines 💩 Do your pipes a favor. Don't flush wipes. Even the "flushable" ones. Wipes don't break down like toilet paper and can clog household plumbing and wastewater systems. Looking for information about cyclosporiasis? Check with @idph.bsky.social
🎡 We're officially 3 weeks away from the Illinois State Fair, and we couldn't be more excited! Come see Illinois EPA in Conservation World. We can’t wait to see you there! 🌎 💧
📰 Illinois EPA Announces $5 Million in Funding for Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Projects through the Section 319(h) Grant Program Read the full news release: epa.illinois.gov/content/dam/...
Take used sharps to a sharps collection site or mail back program or place sharps in a puncture proof container with a tight fitting lid, seal with heavy duty tape, label it "Do Not Recycle," and place it in the trash. Never recycle sharps. 🔗 epa.illinois.gov/topics/waste...
🚗⚡ The next Illinois EPA Electric Vehicle Rebate Program application cycle opens August 1. Eligible residents may qualify for rebates up to $4,000. Applications must be postmarked between Aug 1 and Dec 31. Read the full news release and requirements here: epa.illinois.gov/content/dam/...
The Illinois EPA has downgraded the air quality forecast for Metro-East St. Louis today to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups including an Air Pollution Action Day. This is in addition to the Areawide Air Pollution Action Day ongoing for today, Monday, July 20th.
Whether you're boating, fishing, or spending time at the lake, knowing how to recognize a harmful algal bloom can help keep you & your pets safe. Blue green algae naturally occur in Illinois waters, some blooms can produce toxins that may be harmful. 🔗 epa.illinois.gov/topics/water...
🚗 Interested in trying a self-service emissions testing kiosk? Learn more about kiosk locations and the process at: illinoisairteam.net/self-service...
The Illinois EPA has extended the Areawide Air Pollution Action Day through Monday, July 20. This is in addition to the ongoing Areawide Air Pollution Action Day for today, July 19. All Illinois AQI forecast sectors are included except Metro-East St. Louis.
The Illinois EPA has issued an Areawide Air Pollution Action Day for Sunday, July 19.This is in addition to the ongoing Chicago Air Pollution Action Day for today, July 18. All Illinois AQI forecast sectors are included except Metro-East St. Louis. 🔗 epa.illinois.gov/content/dam/...
🟠 The Illinois EPA has issued an Orange (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups) Air Pollution Action Day for the Chicago area on Saturday, July 18. This is in addition to the ongoing Purple Forecast in effect today, July 17th. 🔗 airnow.gov 🔗 illinois.enviroflash.info
🟣 The Illinois EPA has issued a Red Forecast Air Pollution Action Day for Friday, July 17, for Rockford and all six Chicago area forecast sectors. This is in addition to the downgrade of today's forecast to Purple. 🔗 www.AirNow.gov 🔗 www.illinois.enviroflash.info
🟣 Purple Air Pollution Action Day for today, July 16th for Rockford & all 6 Chicago area forecast sectors. Declared due to a forecast of Very Unhealthy particulates and/or ozone. 🔗Air quality forecasts: airnow.gov 🔗Subscribe for alerts: illinois.enviroflash.info
Get to know YOUR air quality? Check current air quality using the Air Now app or visit AirNow.gov for real time AQI updates. Subscribe to EnviroFlash for free Illinois air quality forecasts and Air Quality Action Day notifications at www.enviroflash.info/signup.cfm.
Think you know Lake Michigan? 💧 This Lakes Appreciation Month, dive into a few facts about one of Illinois’ greatest natural resources. Discover how Illinois EPA monitors and helps protect Lake Michigan’s water quality. Learn more: epa.illinois.gov/topics/water...
🚗 Interested in trying a self-service emissions testing kiosk? Learn more about kiosk locations and the process at: illinoisairteam.net/self-service...
Fall Household Hazardous Waste collection events will be posted online as confirmed. Fall vents are typically announced in early August. Need HHW disposal sooner? Long-term collection facilities are available year-round for Illinois residents. 🔗 epa.illinois.gov/topics/waste...
Plastic doesn't disappear. It breaks down into smaller and smaller pieces called microplastics. This Plastic Free July, challenge yourself to replace just one single use plastic with a reusable alternative. 🌎♻️ 🔗 Learn more about microplastics: epa.illinois.gov/topics/water...
♻️ Not everything with a recycling symbol belongs in your curbside recycling bin. See common items that are accepted & not accepted in your curbside recycling bin, then check out the Illinois EPA Interactive Curbside Bin Recycling Guide to learn more: 🔗 dataservices.epa.illinois.gov/recycle/curb...
The Illinois EPA has been protecting our land, air, and water for 56 years! 🎉 Here’s to many more…as long as the Horseshoe versus Italian Beef debate doesn’t find us first… 🫣
Happy World Social Media Day! 🌎 Stay connected with Illinois EPA wherever you scroll. Follow us across our social media channels for environmental updates, tips, and more! 📱
July is Lakes Appreciation Month! Illinois is home to more than 2,900 lakes that provide wildlife habitat, recreation, and valuable water resources for communities across the state. Join us in celebrating these natural resources and help protect them for future generations. 🌎
🌤️ Did you know Illinois EPA has its own meteorologists? Our AQI Monitoring Team works behind the scenes to monitor weather conditions and air quality across Illinois, helping keep communities informed with AQI forecasts and Air Pollution Action Day alerts. 👇 Learn more.
Gov. Pritzker has signed HB 5070, an Illinois EPA‑initiated bill protecting Illinois from federal environmental rollbacks. It prevents weakened federal standards from being fast‑tracked in Illinois, helping keep our air, water, and public health protections strong. Read more here: bit.ly/4vtiR9a
It’s International Women in Engineering Day! ⚙️ Today we celebrate the women engineers at Illinois EPA who help protect our air, land, and water. From improving water quality to supporting infrastructure projects across the state, their work helps build a better Illinois. 🌎
Today, we recognize Juneteenth, a day commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. and honoring the resilience and contributions of Black Americans. Illinois EPA remains committed to protecting our environment, ensuring all communities have access to clean air, water, & land.
The Illinois Clean Ports Program – Planning Project is hosting community engagement meetings to introduce stakeholders and near-port communities to this planning project and provide an opportunity for the project team to gather feedback. Learn more at bit.ly/4uG03CB
Do you have toys that run on batteries? 🤠🔋 When those batteries are used up, don't throw them away. Recycle them instead to help recover valuable materials and keep them out of landfills. Find a battery recycling location near you: batterynetwork.org/locator/
If your community was impacted by recent storms or tornadoes, Illinois EPA has guidance to help you safely and properly dispose of debris while protecting public health and the environment. 🔗 Find disposal information and guidance here: epa.illinois.gov/topics/waste...