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Water Quality Update – October 31, 2025
CITY OF MATTOON Water Quality Update – October 31, 2025 Current Sample Sample collected on October 30th showed non-detectable levels of harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at 0.098 ppb which is considered non-detect under the EPA recommended advisory levels of .30 ppb. We will continue to sample per-EPA guidelines. Results will continue to be posted on the City’s website PAST SAMPLES Sample collected on October 27th showed non-detectable levels of harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at 0.059 ppb which is considered non-detect under the EPA recommended advisory levels of .30 ppb. Sample [...]
2025 City of Mattoon Tree Planting Program
First, a huge thank you to the Lumpkin Family Foundation for funding the tree planting program. All tree orders have now been placed, and we are awaiting the suppliers to start digging the trees. Due to the very dry conditions we have been experiencing they are waiting for more moisture to get into the ground so the tree balls will hold together. The digging of holes for the trees will come first and the actual planting will follow very soon after. The operation is expected to begin around mid-November and for most of them to be planted by Thanksgiving. Right [...]
Yard Waste Facility
Starting October 10, 2025, the City of Mattoon Yard Waste Facility on North Logan Street will close at dark and reopen every day at 7:00 am. David Clark, PE Public Works Director City of Mattoon 208 N 19th Street Mattoon, IL 61938 217.235.5460
Oil and Chipping for City Streets Has Ended
Oil and chip operations on city streets has ended for this year. Due to a shortage of materials, streets we were unable to get to this year will be placed on the schedule for next year. If you have any questions, please contact: David Clark, PE Public Works Director City of Mattoon 208 N 19th Street Mattoon, IL 61938 217.235.5460 Office 309.253.4807 Cell
2025 Tree Replacement Program – Update
All trees for this year are now taken, and we will not be taking any further orders. Please try again next year.
Water Quality Response and Recovery Report
A report outlining the City of Mattoon's response and recovery efforts during and following the July 2025 Algal Bloom events is available. Please click here to read or download a PDF Copy of the report.


