Illinois Supreme Court Affirms Pollution Control Board’s Decision Regarding Groundwater Monitoring at Clean Construction or Demolition Debris Fill Operations

On June 20, 2019, the Illinois Supreme Court upheld a Pollution Control Board decision regarding groundwater monitoring at clean construction and demolition debris sites. This ruling shapes environmental regulations in Illinois. The case, The County of Will v. The Pollution Control Board, raises concerns about balancing economic feasibility and environmental safety, as the Board deemed groundwater monitoring unnecessary. Explore the details of this landmark decision.