Ethylene Oxide Update #40 In this update includes: Quarter 3 stack monitoring and fugitive emissions results received by IEPA; Vantage within permitted emission cap The Illinois Environmental P...

Ethylene Oxide Update: November 11, 2019 The Village of Gurnee continues to work with county, state and federal officials to address concerns regarding the use of the chemical ethylene oxide (EtO), a...

In this update includes: Quarter 3 stack monitoring and fugitive emissions results received by IEPA; Vantage within permitted emission cap The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) has...

In this update includes: Third set of results from the 2nd phase of ambient air monitoring received Results included five days of testing between November 19th – December 2nd Testing contin...

The Lake County Health Department has received the first set of results from the second phase of ethylene oxide (EtO) air monitoring. The initial results include samples collected on three separate da...

In this update includes: The Lake County Health Department has provided an update from the ATSDR on the status of the Health Risk Assessment Report The Lake County Health Department (LCHD) has p...

Ethylene Oxide Update #28: December 19, 2019 In this update: IEPA issues construction permit to Vantage limiting EtO emissions to 110lbs per calendar year: https://bit.ly/36ZdC5J IEPA provides r...

Ethylene Oxide Update #50 In this update includes: Quarter 4 stack monitoring and fugitive emissions results received by IEPA Vantage finishes 2021 at 21.18 pounds released, down from 62.44 pound...

In this update includes: Information on Rep. Mason’s Bill HB2385 HB2385 is posted to a hearing on March 22nd at 4:00 p.m. by the Energy & Environment Committee Instructions on how to fi...

Ethylene Oxide Update #33: March 6, 2020 In this update includes: Fifth and final set of results from the 2nd phase of ambient air monitoring received Results included nine days of testing betwee...

The Village Board shares the concerns of residents regarding the use of the chemical ethylene oxide (EtO) within Gurnee. Like our residents, the Village desires more information and that appropriate...

This update includes: • Quarter 4 stack monitoring and fugitive emissions results received by IEPA • Vantage finishes 2024 at 49.76 pounds released • 54.76% under IEPA permitted annual ...