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Protect the Mahomet Aquifer

Published on 11/1/2024

Action Alert!

Please contact your your state senator and state representative to voice your support!

The Mahomet Aquifer is the sole source aquifer for nearly one million people in Central Illinois— and it is currently at risk. Tell your state senator and state representative to protect Illinoisans’ drinking water by passing SB3968/HB5874.

Please use the following template to email or send a letter to your legislators before the Illinois General Assembly’s Veto Session begins on November 12.



Dear Representative _________,

Please support HB5874 to protect the Mahomet Aquifer against the dangers posed by carbon capture and sequestration.  This action is needed because previous legislation (SB1289) did not adequately recognize that alternative drinking water supplies are not available in this region of Illinois.  Whether or not the Mahomet Aquifer is in the district you represent, it is important that all of our state officials recognize their responsibility to protect the citizens of Illinois, and that includes the nearly 1 million people in 100 communities and 14 counties who count on this sole water source for safe drinking water.

[Optional addition:] A fact sheet with additional information is attached.

Thank you, 
[Name and address]

Dear Senator _________,

Please support SB3968 to protect the Mahomet Aquifer against the dangers posed by carbon capture and sequestration.  This action is needed because previous legislation (SB1289) did not adequately recognize that alternative drinking water supplies are not available in this region of Illinois.  Whether or not the Mahomet Aquifer is in the district you represent, it is important that all of our state officials recognize their responsibility to protect the citizens of Illinois, and that includes the nearly 1 million people in 100 communities and 14 counties who count on this sole water source for safe drinking water.

[Optional addition:] A fact sheet with additional information is attached.

Thank you, 
[Name and address]

Read or download the Fact Sheet: Protect the Mahomet Aquifer.

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