EPA approved the State of Illinois' new and revised water quality standards for five segments of the Chicago and Calumet Rivers. As a result of EPA's action, after almost a decade of debate, Illinois adopted water quality standards to protect primary contact recreational uses of the waterway - such as kayaking, canoeing, boating and jet and water skiing.
You will need Adobe Reader to view some of the files on this page. See EPA’s About PDF page to learn more.- November 2011 Letter to Illinois EPA (PDF)(9 pp, 2 MB, Nov. 3, 2011)