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Through education, incentives, and assistance, Conserve Water for Kane encourages residents and communities to use water more efficiently.
Why conserve water?
Kane County’s water resources are essential for quality of life, economic development, and ecosystem health. The county primarily relies on groundwater from deep and shallow aquifers and river water for its water supply.
Recent studies show that groundwater levels have declined considerably, raising concerns about future water availability. Surface water, such as the Fox River, is prone to becoming polluted from stormwater runoff.
To ensure that these water resources remain available, it is critical that water and other natural resources are conserved and used efficiently.
Join us in securing Kane County's water future! We encourage you to engage with the resources on this website and take action to conserve water.
Collaborative efforts for regional impact
The Northwest Water Planning Alliance (NWPA) seeks to collaboratively plan for and steward our shared river and groundwater resources to ensure a sustainable water supply for the people, economy, environment, and future generations. Kane County is a member of the NWPA.
The NWPA was initiated in August 2010 as an exploration of self-organization and collaborative planning and management by groundwater-dependent communities in Northeastern Illinois. Water 2050: Northeastern Illinois Regional Water Supply/Demand Plan, organized by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning.
This effort was spearheaded by Aurora’s Mayor Tom Weisner and his commitment to maintaining high quality drinking water supplies into the future.
Watch this video from former Mayor Weisner