ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
1021 NORTH GRAND AVENUE EAsT, P.O. Box 19276, SPRINGFIELD, ILUNOIS 62794·9276 • (217) 782· 3397
JB PRlnKER, GOVERNOR
JOHN J. KIM, DIRECTOR

217/785-0561
February 10, 2023
CERTIFIED MAIL # 7021 2720 0000 2345 0373
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Joliet Inpatient Treatment Center
c/o Catherine Larry
2848 McDonough Street
Joliet, IL 6043 t
Re:

Violation Notice: JOLIET INPATIENT TREATMENT CENTER
Facility No.: IL1970460
Violation Notice No.: W-2023-00010

Dear Ms. Larry:
This constitutes a Violation Notice pursuant to Section 31 (a)(I) of the Illinois Environmental
Protection Act ("Act"), 415 ILCS 5/31 (a)( 1), and is based upon a review of available information and
an investigation by representatives of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency ("Illinois EPA").
The Illinois EPA hereby provides notice of alleged violations of environmental laws, regulations, or
permits as set forth in Attachment A to this notice. Attachment A includes an explanation of the
activities that the Illinois EPA believes may resolve the specified alleged violations, including an
estimate of a reasonable time period to complete the necessary activities. Due to the nature and
seriousness of the alleged violations, please be advised that resolution of the violations may also
require the involvement of a prosecutorial authority for purposes that may include, among others, the
imposition of statutory penalties.
A written response, which may include a request for a meeting with representatives of the Illinois
EPA, must be submitted via certified mail to the Illinois EPA within 45 days of receipt of this letter.
• If a meeting is requested, it shall be held within 60 days of receipt of this notice. The response must
include information in rebuttal, explanation, or justification of each alleged violation and a statement
indicating whether or not the facility wishes to enter into a Compliance Commitment Agreement
("CCA") pursuant to Section 31(a) of the Act. If the facility wishes to enter into a CCA, the written
response must also include proposed terms for the CCA that includes dates for achieving each
commitment and may include a statement that compliance has been achieved for some or all of the
alleged violations. The proposed terms of the CCA should contain sufficient detail and must include
steps to be taken to achieve compliance and the necessary dates by which compliance will be
achieved.

2125 S. First Street, Champaign, IL 61820 (217) 278-5800
1101 Eastport Plaza Dr., Suite 100, Colli11sville, IL 62234 (618) 346-5120
9511 Harriso11 Street, Des P aines, IL 60016 (847) 294-4000
595 S. State Street, Elgi11, IL 60123 (847) 608-3131

2309 W. Main Street, Suite 116, Marion, IL 62959 (618) 993-7200
412 SW Washingto11 Street, Suite D, Peoria, IL 61602 (309) 671-3022
4302 N Main Street. Rockford, IL 61103 (815) 987-7760

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IL 1970460 JOLIET INPATIENT TREATMENT CENTER
VN W-2023-00010
The Illinois EPA will review the proposed terms for a CCA provided by the facility and, within 30
days of receipt, will respond with either a proposed CCA or a notice that no CCA will be issued by
the Illinois EPA. If the Illinois EPA sends a proposed CCA, the facility must respond in writing by
either agreeing to and signing the proposed CCA or by notifying the Illinois EPA that the facility
rejects the terms of the proposed CCA.

If a timely written response to this Violation Notice is not provided, it shall be considered a waiver
of the opportunity to respond and meet, and the Illinois EPA may proceed with referral to a
prosecutorial authority.
Written communications should be directed to:
Illinois EPA - Division of Public Water Supplies
Attn: Kathy Andring, CAS #19
P.O. BOX 19276
Springfield, IL 62794-9276

All communications must include reference to this Violation Notice number, W-2023-00010.
Questions regarding this Violation Notice should be directed to Kathy Andring at 217/785-056 t.
Sincerely,

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Manager, Compliance Assurance Section
Division of Public Water Supplies
Bureau of Water
Attachments
cc: Neil Brogan
Frank Dunmire
Jared Brunk
Rodney Thacker
BOW ID: WI 78150045

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ATTACHMENT A
JOLIET INPATIENT TREATMENT CENTER, IL1970460 VIOLATION NOTICE NO. W-202300010:

Questions regarding the violations identified in this attachment should be
referred to Kathy Andring at (217) 785-0561.
A review of information available to the Illinois EPA indicates the following
violations of statutes, regulations, or permits. Included with each type of
violation is an explanation of the activities that the Illinois EPA believes
may resolve the violation including an estimated time period for resolution.
Drinking Water Cross-Connection Control Program
All public water supplies must have an active cross-connection contro l
program. It is not possible for the Agency to evaluate whether a water
system's cross-connection control program is comprehensive without the
ability to evaluate an ordinance or service agreement. Compliance i~ expected
to be achieved by submitting your water supply's cross-connection control
ordinance or water use agreement within 90 days to the Illinois EPA.
Additionally, provide an implementation schedule including when your water
system will conduct its cross-connection survey of the distribution system;
how your water system will evaluate high risk service connections; and how
your water system will track cross connection control devices· and their
annual inspection.
Violation
Date
08/12/2022

Rule/Reg.

Violation
Description
Failure to have a comprehensive cross-connection control
program. (on-going violation)
Section 18 of the Act, 415 ILCS 5/18, and 35 Ill. Adm. Code
601.101 (a) and 604 .1505 (a) and (b)

Drinking Water Cross-Connection Program Device Inventory
A community water supply must maintain records of all backflow preventers
that require annual testing.
To achieve compliance, an inventory of all
backflow prevention devices in the system must be created, and documentation
submitted to the Illinois EPA within 90 days.
Violation
Date
8/12/2022

Rule/Reg.

Violation
Description
Failure to maintain records of all backflow preventers that
require annual testing.
Section 18 of the Act 415 ILCS 5/18, 35 Ill . Adm. Code 601 . 101 (a)
and 604.lS0S(b) (5).

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ATTACHMENT A
JOLIET INPATIENT TREATMENT CENTER, IL1970460 VIOLATION NOTICE NO . W-202300010:
Drinking Water Cross-Connection Device Testing
A community water supply must assure all backflow preventers are tested at
least annua ll y. To achieve compliance , each backflow prevention device must
be tested, and documentation submitted to the Illinois EPA within 90 days .
Violation
Date
8/12/2022

Rule/Reg.

Violation
Description
Failure to perform annual testing of all backfl ow prevention
d evices in the system .
(on-going violation)
Section 18 of the Act , 415 ILCS 5/18, and 35 Ill. Adm. Code
601 . lOl (a ) and 604 . 1510 (a ).

Drinking Water Monthly Operating Reports
All public water supplies are required to sub mit reports summarizing daily
operationa l a ctivities t o the Regional Illinois EPA office each month.
Compliance with t h is is e xpected within 30 da y s by submission of the required
reports.
Violation
Date
08/12/2022

Rule/Reg.

Violation
Description
Failure to submit Monthly Operating Reports within 30 days of
the last day of each month.
Sections 18 and 19 of the Act, 415 ILCS 5/18 and 5/19, and 35
Ill. Adm. Code 604.165(a), (c), and (d).

Emergency Operation Plan
Each community water supply must develop an EOP for the provision of water
during emergency circumstances including earthquakes, floods, tornados, and
other disasters. The EOP must include a review of methods and means by which
alternative supplies of drinking water could be provided in the event of
destruction, impairment, or contamination of the community water supply. The
community water supply must review its emergency operations plan at least
every three years and revise the plan as necessary. The plan must be
maintained on site and made available to the Agen c y, upon request.
Violation
Date
08/12/2022

Rule/Reg.

Violation
Description
At the time of inspection, there was no Emergency Operations
Plan (EOP) available for review.
Section 18 of the Act, 415 ILCS 5/18, and 35 Ill. Adm. Code
601.101 and 604.135(d).

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ATTACHMENT A
JOLIET INPATIENT TREATMENT CENTER, IL1970460 VIOLATION NOTICE NO. W-202300010:
Water Treatment Plant/Distribution System Maintenance
There are structure/maintenance problems, which threaten the quality of the
drinking water provided to customers.
Compliance with this is expected
within 180 days by obtaining permits and completing the necessary
construction.
Violation
Date
8/12/2022

Rule/Reg.

Violation
Description
Failure to develop and maintain a systematic flushing program.
(on-going violation)
Section 18 of the Act, 415 ILCS 5/18, 35 Ill. Adm. Code
601.lOl(a) and 604.1425(c).

Dr;nking Water Monitoring Site Plan Requirements
All public water supplies (PWSs) must achieve and maintain compliance with
the monitoring and reporting requirements of the Environmental Protection
Act.
Your supply did not submit required written sample site plans. This
written plan must be representative of the water throughout the distribution
system and be approved by special exception permit. Compliance with this is
expected to be achieved within 30 days by submitting the required written
sample site plans to the Illinois EPA.
Violation
Date
8/12/2022

Rule/Reg.

8/12/2022

Rule/Reg.

8/12/2022
Rule/Reg.

Violation
Description
Failure to submit, for Agency approval, a written sample siting
plan for coliform that identifies sampling sites representative
of
water
throughout
the
distribution
system.
(on-going
violation)
Section 18 of the Act, 415 ILCS 5/18, 35 Ill. Adm. Code
611.1053 (a) (1).

Failure to submit, for Agency approval, a written sample siting
plan for lead and copper that identifies sampling sites
representative of water throughout the distribution system. (ongoing violation)
Section 18 of the Act, 415 ILCS 5/18,35 Ill. Adm. Code
611. 356 (a) .
Failure to submit, for Agency approval, a written sample siting
plan for disinfection by-product samples. (on-going violation)
Section 18 of the Act, 415 ILCS 5/18,35 Ill. Adm. Code
611. 972 (a) .

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ATTACHMENT A
JOLIET INPATIENT TREATMENT CENTER , IL1970460 VIOLATION NOTICE NO. W-202300010:
Drinking Water Monitoring
All Public Water Supplies (PWSs) must achieve and maintain complian ce wit h
the monitoring and reporting requirements of the Environmental Protectio n
Act.
Your supply did not submit required sample results from a cert i fied
laboratory.
Sample results are due to the Illinois EPA by the 10 th of the
month following the monitoring period. Compliance with these monitoring and
reporting requirements is expected to be achieved within the next monitoring
period by submitting sample results for each monitoring program in accordance
with your supply's sample site plans.
Violation
Date
8/12/2022
Rule/Reg.

Violation
Description
Failure to collect samples and submit coliform sample results.
Sections 18 and 19 of the Act, 415 ILCS 5/18 and 5/19,35 I l l.
Adm. Code 611.1053 (a) (2) and (3).

8/12/2022

Failure to collect samples and submit disinfectant residual
sample results.
Sections 18 and 19 of the Act, 415 ILCS 5/18 and 5/19,35 Il l .
Adm. Code 611.382(a) and (c).

Rule/Reg.

8/12/2022
Rule/Reg.

8/12/2022
Rule/Reg.

Failure to collect samples and submit lead and copper sampl e
results.
Sections 18 and 19 of the Act, 415 ILCS 5/18 and 5/19,35 Il l .
Adm. Code 611.350(h) and 611.356(c).
Failure to collect samples and submit disinfectants and
disinfection by-products (DBPs) sample results.
Sections 18 and 19 of the Act, 415 ILCS 5/ 18 and 5/19, 35 Ill .
Adm. Code 611.971(a).