Work includes over 16,000 feet of water main in the Peoria area, and 7,500 feet of sewer main lining in Glasford and Washington. Peoria, Ill. – (April 26, 2023) – Illinois American Water is investing over $5 million to upgrade local water and wastewater systems. Projects include replacing water main, increasing water main size and looping in the Peoria area, and lining sewer main in the Glasford and Washington service areas. According to Eric Larson, senior manager of operations for Illinois American Water’s Western Division, “Many communities are facing the need to upgrade water and sewer mains for quality service and community growth.