For Immediate Release:
August 1, 2023
Christian Rebone
630-823-5700

Wednesday, August 2^nd: Congressman Krishnamoorthi to Present Village of Hanover Park with Check for Federal Funding He Secured for Its Wastewater Treatment Plant

Hanover Park, IL – On Wednesday, August 2^nd, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi will present the Village of Hanover Park with $600,000 in federal community project funding he secured for Hanover Park’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. The funding will be used to make updates to the Wastewater Treatment Plant’s ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system.

The ultra-violet (UV) disinfection system destroys viruses, pathogens, and bacteria in the effluent of the sewer treatment plant that is released into the DuPage River.  The system does not use chlorine or any other chemicals.  There are no residual effects on human or aquatic life, and it helps in supporting a robust ecosystem in the DuPage River.

When: 
Wednesday, August 2^nd at 10:00am CT

Who:
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi 
Congresswoman Delia Ramirez
Mayor Rodney Craig, Hanover Park
Christian Rebone, Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor 

Where:
Hanover Park Wastewater Treatment Plant
5600 Greenbrook Blvd
Hanover Park, IL 60133