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SB 3162

GROUNDWATER WITHDRAWALS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Laura Ellman and 1 co-sponsor

SB 3162 establishes groundwater withdrawal regulations in Illinois to manage aquifer sustainability and water resource allocation across agricultural, municipal, and industrial users.

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Bill Summary · SB 3162

Legislative bill overview

SB 3162 establishes new regulations governing groundwater withdrawals in Illinois, likely addressing permitting, monitoring, or conservation requirements for entities extracting groundwater. The bill has progressed through initial procedural stages and is currently under committee review in the Environment and Conservation committee.

Why is this important

Groundwater is critical for agricultural irrigation, municipal water supplies, and industrial operations across Illinois. Establishing withdrawal regulations affects water availability for farmers, municipalities, and businesses while protecting aquifer sustainability for long-term water security.

Potential points of contention

  • Agricultural impact: Farming operations may face increased compliance costs or withdrawal restrictions during drought conditions
  • Permitting burden: New regulatory requirements could delay water access for municipalities and industries requiring expedited service
  • Enforcement and monitoring costs: Implementation expenses for tracking and enforcing withdrawal limits may be distributed unevenly across stakeholders

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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