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Informative Talk 'Water Quality Monitoring And PFAS Control At The MWRD,' Hosted By LWV

The League of Women Voters hosts "Water Quality Monitoring and PFAS Control at the MWRD" Saturday, April 18, at the Palos Heights library.

PALOS HEIGHTS, IL—Testing is essential to maintaining the quality of the water we drink from our taps. The League of Women Voters from the Palos Orland Area chapter will host “Water Quality Monitoring and PFAS Control at the MWRD,” this Saturday, April 18.

The LWV event takes place at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. Conversation and coffee begin at 9:30 a.m., with the presentation following at 10 a.m.

Jennifer Wasik, deputy director of monitoring and research for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, will be the keynote speaker. Wasik is the principal environmental scientist for the MWRD, which manages sewage and stormwater. Her areas of expertise include water quality, fish, and phosphorus reduction.

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The LWV Palos Orland Area’s voter education series is free for everyone. For more info, email palosorlandlwv@gmail.com.

Also, mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 22, when the LWV Palos Orland Chapter hosts an informative discussion, “Is The Electoral College A Relic?” Join speakers Meg Peo and Janet Musil for an informative discussion exploring the complex history and historical context of the Electoral College in American elections. This event is free for everyone and concludes with a thoughtful audience discussion.

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The program will start at 6:30 p.m. at the Orland Park Public Library, 14921 S Ravinia Ave. Seating is limited, and advanced registration is encouraged.

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