IL HR1475

Designates December 4-10, 2016 as "Illinois Groundwater Awareness Week"

Recognizes that more than half of Illinois residents rely on groundwater wells as their water source

Highlights groundwater's critical importance for human consumption, agricultural irrigation, rural water systems, and ecosystem support

Notes the Illinois Water Well Construction Code requires abandoned wells to be properly sealed within 30 days to prevent contamination of aquifers

Urges Illinois citizens to learn about groundwater and take actions to value and protect this natural resource