Latest Research

The work of our partners continues to shed light on the critical challenges facing our drinking water supplies. The Illinois State Water Survey, Illinois State Geological Survey, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Geo­logical Survey, and other organizations are working to improve the scientific understanding of our water supplies.

​This information helps drinking water providers, elected officials, and residents better understand existing conditions and emerging trends. Dig into the details of the latest research and check for additional work presented at the NWPA committees.

Statewide Programs and Partners

• Illinois Water Inventory Program (IWIP)
• Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS)
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• Illinois State Water Plan Task Force
• 2022 Illinois State Water Plan 

Regional Studies and Plans

Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning

• ON TO 2050 Regional Water Demand Forecast
• Water 2050

BACOG

• ​Groundwater Study

Illinois State Water Survey

• Changing Groundwater Levels in the Sandstone Aquifers of Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin
• The Sources, Distribution, and Trends of Chloride in the Waters of Illinois
• Analysis of Risk to Sandstone Water Supply in the Southwest Suburbs of Chicago (2020)  
• Current State of Two Aquifer Systems in Chicago's Southwest Suburbs and Risks to Remaining Water Supply (2022)
• Uncertain Waters: Participatory groundwater modelling in Chicago’s suburbs (2022) 

County Studies and Plans

Kendall County

• Groundwater Studies for Water Supply Planning

McHenry County

• Groundwater Studies for Water Supply Planning

​Kane County

• Establishment of a Groundwater Monitoring Network and Evaluation of Multi-Aquifer Wells
• Establishment of a Groundwater Monitoring Network in Sugar Grove Township