Deep Aquifers Providing Drinking Water for Southwestern Suburbs of Chicago Experiencing Declining Water Levels

Presentation from the Illinois State Water Survey, Groundwater Science Section regarding the deep sandstone aquifers in Will County and nearby areas.  While the City of Joliet plans to switch to Lake Michigan water by 2030, the declining water levels still present a challenge to surrounding communities:

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