Alternative Wastewater Systems in Illinois
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Unfortunately, many small communities in Illinois are served by private septic systems that are failing, resulting in serious health problems for the community. These small rural communities are often populated by residents living on low to moderate incomes, who cannot afford the cost of a conventional sewer system. As funding sources become more scarce due to government budget cuts and a shift from grants to revolving loan funds, financing conventional sewer systems is beyond the reach of most small rural communities.
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