Celebrating 36 Years of Service: EJ Water’s Annual Meeting Highlights

On March 13, 2025, we gathered for our 36th Annual Meeting at the Effingham Event Center, reflecting on a year of significant growth, community service, and continued commitment to providing high-quality water to our members. You can watch the full meeting here. A Legacy of Growth When EJ Water first began, we served just two […]

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Understanding Rural Water Rates vs. Municipality Rates

Access to clean and reliable water is essential, whether you live in a rural area or within a city or town. However, the cost of delivering that water can vary significantly based on several factors. Understanding these differences can help EJ Water Cooperative, Inc., members appreciate the value and challenges of rural water service. Key […]

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EJ Water Attends the 43rd Annual IRWA Technical Conference

Last month, our team from EJ Water Cooperative had the opportunity to participate in the 43rd Annual Illinois Rural Water Association (IRWA) Technical Conference. The event was held February 18-20, 2025, at the Keller Convention Center in Effingham, Illinois, bringing together water and wastewater professionals from across the state. Why Solar? One of the educational […]

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EJ Water Industry Leaders Converge: Key Insights from ARWO Summit 2025

The Association of Regional Water Organizations (ARWO) recently concluded its 2025 Annual Summit, bringing together over 50 water industry leaders to address critical challenges and emerging trends shaping the future of regional water management. EJ Water was amongst these industry leaders to learn more about regional water shifts, and how to stay ahead of them. […]

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EJ Water Cooperative Launches Campaign to Support Lead in Drinking Water Remediation

As part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring the health and safety of our community, EJ Water Cooperative is launching a campaign focused on identifying and remediating lead service lines in our water system. This initiative is in alignment with the national priority to eliminate lead from drinking water infrastructure across the country. The cooperative […]

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Delbert Mundt Water Treatment Plant Water Quality Alert

We are aware that some members may have noticed an earthy or musty taste and smell in the water supplied by the Delbert Mundt Water Treatment Plant near Beecher City. This is likely due to naturally occurring compounds, Geosmin and MIB, found in the Kaskaskia River, which serves as our source water for this plant. […]

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