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Michael Crawford, the Collinsville water plant's chief operator, inspects a clarifier tank at the facility on Feb. 11, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)
Michael Crawford, the Collinsville water plant’s chief operator, inspects a clarifier tank at the facility on Feb. 11, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)
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Many towns cannot afford the millions of dollars needed to upgrade their water systems. That means ratepayers could end up footing the bill.
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