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industrial and residential wastewater and was built with economic growth in mind. The
Metro plant is currently operating at 62% of capacity. For more information, call
933-0444.
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In 1991, the City of
Kankakee completed a conservation plan
that included a 1200 kilowatt hour
hydroelectric plant at the Washington
Avenue dam. The hydroelectric plant,
designed to meet the strictest
environmental standards, provides a
portion of electricity for the KRMA Treatment Plant. For more information, call 815-933-0446.
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The Kankakee River, one of the cleanest in the state of Illinois, supplies the area's
water. Consumer's Illinois Water operates at a design capacity of 18 MGD and an average
consumption of 10 MGD, ensuring a high quality, uninterrupted water supply. Storage
capacity at the plant is 5 MGD, and peak consumption is 13 MGD.
For more information call 815-935-8800.
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Natural gas is supplied by Northern Illinois Gas Co.,
which has its Area Headquarters in Kankakee. N.I. Gas is the largest supplier of utility
energy in Illinois, and the fifth largest nationwide. Access to five major interstate
pipeline systems allows N.I. Gas to keep rates lower than the national average and
guarantee uninterrupted service to business and residential customers.
For more information or in case of emergency call 815-937-3405.
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Two major Commonwealth Edison nuclear generating plants are located near
Kankakee, ensuring an ample and uninterrupted electricity supply. Com Ed offers cost
reduction programs for manufacturing businesses in Kankakee.
For more information or to report an outage call 800-334-7661
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Kankakee has the latest in enhanced telecommunication services. Digital
switching provides high-speed transmission, exceptional clarity, and greater capacity at
no additional cost to customers. Fiber optic capability means customers have access to any
of the interactive communication services, including video conferencing and classroom
training. Ameritech, formerly Illinois Bell, is the local supplier of telephone and
cellular services.
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