To the Editor,

The News Progress

I read the recent article regarding water levels, drought conditions, and strain on Sullivan’s water supply.

What was missing from that discussion was not data, but honesty.

I live in Sullivan Township. I do not receive Sullivan city water. I pay my water bill to Moultrie County Rural Water, and the water delivered to my home comes from Lake Mattoon, a surface water source known for algae blooms and recurring boil advisories that township residents are not always clearly or promptly notified about.

This matters because while township residents are being told there are concerns about water availability, quality, and even future rationing, we are simultaneously watching new residential and commercial construction move forward at a rapid pace, particularly within TIF districts.

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