MATTOON, Ill. (WAND) - Mattoon City Council approved several plans Tuesday night to help improve water access and quality in the community.

The plans come after two "Do Not Drink" orders were issued in July following a harmful algal bloom that made the water unsafe to drink.

Council approved replacing the turbine pump in Lake Mattoon, costing $184,000. Additionally, the rental temporary pump will cost up to $21,000 a month.

The City of Mattoon said on its website that the most recent sample results collected July 31 showed non-detectable levels of the algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at 0.000 ppb, under the EPA's recommended advisory levels of .30 ppb.  

The next sample date, as recommended by the IEPA, will be taken Aug. 4, and the test results will be posted to the City's website. 

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