Current Public Notices

CITY OF MATTOON

Water Quality Update – August 25, 2025

Current Sample

Sample collected on August 21st showed non-detectable levels of harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at 0.068 ppb which is considered non-detect under the EPA recommended advisory levels of .30 ppb. We will continue to sample per-EPA guidelines.

The next sample date as recommended by the IEPA was taken on Monday, August 25th. Results will continue to be posted on the City’s website.

PAST SAMPLES

Samples collected on July 16th showed harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at .215 ppb which is under the EPA recommended advisory levels of .30 ppb.

Samples collected on July 17th showed harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at .058 ppb which is considered non-detect under the EPA recommended advisory levels of .30 ppb.

Samples collected on July 18th showed harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at .10 ppb which is considered non-detect under the EPA recommended advisory levels of .30 ppb.

Sample collected on July 21st showed non-detectable levels of harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at 0.14 ppb which is considered non-detect under the EPA recommended advisory levels of .30 ppb.

Sample collected on July 24th showed non-detectable levels of harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at 0.038 ppb which is considered non-detect under the EPA recommended advisory levels of .30 ppb

Sample collected on July 28th showed non-detectable levels of harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at 0.042 ppb which is considered non-detect under the EPA recommended advisory levels of .30 ppb.

Sample collected on July 31st showed non-detectable levels of harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at 0.000 ppb which is considered non-detect under the EPA recommended advisory levels of .30 ppb.

Sample collected on August 4th showed non-detectable levels of harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at 0.000 ppb which is considered non-detect under the EPA recommended advisory levels of .30 ppb.

Sample collected on August 7th showed non-detectable levels of harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at 0.000 ppb which is considered non-detect under the EPA recommended advisory levels of .30 ppb.

Sample collected on August 11th showed non-detectable levels of harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at 0.036 ppb which is considered non-detect under the EPA recommended advisory levels of .30 ppb.

Sample collected on August 14th showed non-detectable levels of harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at 0.036 ppb which is considered non-detect under the EPA recommended advisory levels of .30 ppb

Sample collected on August 18th showed non-detectable levels of harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at 0.014 ppb which is considered non-detect under the EPA recommended advisory levels of .30 ppb

WHAT ACTIONS HAS THE CITY OF MATTOON TAKEN TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM?

The City of Mattoon took the following actions to reduce harmful algal bloom neurological toxin levels:

• Contracted with a consultant who recommended both short-term and long-term solutions.
• Increased the Powder-Activated Carbon (PAC).
• Increased chlorine feed rates.
• Performed directional flushing of distribution system based on IEPA recommendations.
• Developing long-term treatment options, including lake and plant treatment.

Notice:
Pavement Replacement and Pavement Patching

There will be construction to replace the pavement and curb & gutter on Remington Road
and Swords Drive. Construction will begin on August 25, 2025. Remington Road will be
closed east of Swords Drive during construction. Swords Drive will always have at least
one lane open during construction.
All work is dependent on weather conditions. We will make every effort to maintain
access to your property throughout the duration of the project.

If you have any questions or concerns about the project, you can contact:

City of Mattoon
David Clark, PE- Public Works Director
208 N.19 th Street
Mattoon, Illinois 61938
(217) 235-5460

• WARNING – A harmful algal bloom, which can release neurological toxins, continues to indicate a presence at Lake Mattoon.
• Out of an abundance of caution, the beach at Lake Mattoon is closed until further notice, pending additional test results from sampling taken today. Residents should avoid contact with the water.
• The City has contracted for treatment of Lake Mattoon; however, due to the low dissolved oxygen levels currently in the water, spraying has been postponed until conditions are favorable to do so.

A PDF Copy of this notice can be found here. 

NOTICE

Golf Cart Ordinance

Amending Title VII of the Municipal Code Regulating the Operation of Golf Carts

Beginning August 1st, 2025, City of Mattoon ordinance 2025-5497 will take effect regulating the operation of golf carts on city streets within the city. The complete ordinance can be found here and should be read in its entirety by anyone wishing to register a golf cart for use.

Some quick facts concerning the ordinance are as follows.

• All golf carts operated upon a city street must first be registered at the Mattoon Police Department located at 1710 Wabash Ave, Monday through Friday, between 8am-4pm. Proof of liability insurance and a valid driver’s license are required at the time of registration. A release of liability waiver will be signed at this time.  The golf cart being registered must be trailered to the Mattoon Police Department for inspection as part of the registration.  A registration fee of $150 will be collected at the time of registration on any date between January 1^st through June 30^th of any year.  For any registration occurring between July 1^st through December 31st of any year, there will be a registration fee of $75 collected.  Registration will remain valid for only the calendar year it was purchased and will expire December 31^st of each year.
• You must be 18 years of age and a valid driver to register/operate a golf cart upon a city street. All passengers must wear a seat belt, and any child still requiring a child safety seat per IL State Statute will not be allowed to travel in the golf cart.
• All golf carts registered must be equipped with functional equipment as outlined in the ordinance. Operators must always obey the rules of the road per Illinois State Statute while operating the golf cart. Golf carts may not exceed 30 MPH.
• At no time shall a golf cart be operated upon a state highway or any city street where the speed limit exceeds 30 miles per hour. These prohibited roads may be crossed only at the marked golf cart crossing intersections as outlined on the map below.  Prohibited roads for travel are marked in red, while allowable routes are marked in green.  The only allowable crossings of prohibited roads are marked with a blue circle.
• Violations of this section will result in enforcement action by the Mattoon Police Department and may result in fines of not less than $50 and no more than $750 per each violation.

Map

July 22, 2025

Files from the July 10th Safe Routes to School informational meeting for Mattoon Middle School and Williams can be downloaded here.

File from the July 17th Safe Routes to School informational meeting for the Mattoon High School can be downloaded here.

Please send comments to: srtscomments@mattoonillinois.org

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June 30th, 2025

The City of Mattoon will hold an informational meeting with Mattoon CUSD #2 on July 10, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria of Williams Elementary School. The meeting will provide information about the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) sidewalk grant program, which aims to support improvements near Mattoon Middle School and Williams Elementary School. Local residents are encouraged to attend to offer comments and input on the proposed project needs and phased design plans.

FOR CITY OF MATTOON

EVERYONE MAY DRINK THE TAP WATER – July 18, 2025

WHY IS THE ADVISORY LIFTED?

• The DO NOT DRINK Order that was issued on July 15, 2025 for the City of Mattoon has now been LIFTED.
• Samples collected on July 15th showed harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at .385 parts per billion (ppb) which is above the EPA recommended advisory levels of .30 ppb.
• Samples collected on July 16th showed harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at .215 ppb which is under the EPA recommended advisory levels of .30 ppb.
• Samples collected on July 17th showed harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at .058 ppb which is considered non-detect under the EPA recommended advisory levels of .30 ppb. 
• Samples collected on July 18th showed harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at .10 ppb which is considered non-detect under the EPA recommended advisory levels of .30 ppb. 
• With three consecutive days of results under the EPA’s advisory levels of .30 ppb, the DO NOT DRINK Order has been LIFTED. 

WHAT ACTIONS DID THE CITY OF MATTOON TAKE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM?

The City of Mattoon took the following actions to reduce harmful algal bloom neurological toxin levels:

• Met with a consultant who recommended both short-term and long-term solutions.
• Increased the Powder-Activated Carbon (PAC).
• Increased chlorine feed rates.
• Performed directional flushing of distribution system based on IEPA recommendations.
• Developing long-term treatment options, including lake and plant treatment.

WHAT SHOULD I DO?

• Everyone may resume using the tap water for all uses.
• Flush all cold-water lines for 5-10 minutes.
• Flush hot water lines separately for 5-10 minutes.
• IEPA recommends discarding all ice and replacing water filters.

Water distribution will remain open through Saturday, July 19th at both Lytle Park and Arland D. Williams Elementary School from 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Click Here for a PDF Copy

Beginning June 16, 2025

IDOT is scheduled to begin work on IL 16 (Charleston Ave from just west of Swords Drive to Lake Land Boulevard) on June 16th.

Howell Paving is the prime contractor and along with several subcontractors they will be setting up traffic control, removing and replacing concrete curb and gutter, removing sidewalk, placing underground cable for new signals and lighting at various locations within the project limits.

You can expect to multiple crews at various locations and can expect to experience lane closures throughout the rest of the construction season.

Please click here to see the proposed Remington Road Revelopment plan.