Sewage, Well Water, Geothermal, Pools and Beaches

Safety and sanitation isn’t just important. It saves lives.

Safe and sanitary design and management of sewage systems, drinking water systems, geothermal systems, swimming pools and beach areas is vital to the health of our community. Each can be a risk to human life if codes and ordinances are violated. In this section you’ll find the information you need to design, build, manage and maintain your system in compliance with health safety laws.

If you have questions, contact the Environmental Health Division at (309) 888-5482.

I would like information about

  • Septic Systems – Including septage pumper information, septic contractor information and links to statutes, rules, and ordinances
  • Water Systems – Including educational materials, well water information and links to statutes, rules, and ordinances
  • Geothermal/Closed Loop Well Systems – Including closed loop wells and geothermal contractors, educational materials and links to statutes, rules, and ordinances
  • Swimming Pools and Beaches