Lawmakers propose ban on CO2 injection wells in Central Illinois – NPR Illinois

Earlier this year, Gov. JB Pritzker signed a law to regulate carbon dioxide storage which requires corporations to provide an alternative drinking source if it becomes contaminated from CO2. State Sen. Paul Faraci and state Rep. Carol Ammons said the Mahomet Aquifer is a sole source of drinking water for many residents, so no company could provide an alternate source.
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Mark F
1 year ago

So everyone had the potential to get free seltzer water if not for this law!

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