OUr Smart Wetlands Near LOamI, IL Is CoNstructed!

Even though large amount of rain in June and early July, the seventh Smart Wetland is now fully built. Construction started June 1.

The photo below shows the site on June 12, 2026. As you can see the first wetland has taken the shape shown in the engineering drawing below it. This is one of several maps that construction crews are using to ensure that the wetlands are accurately constructed.

You can read more about how these wetlands are being used by Springfield City Water, Light and Power to remove excess nitrogen and pesticides from that the water flowing into Springfield-area homes.