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Illinois American Water Continues Critical Infrastructure Improvements in Village of Hardin’s Water & Wastewater Systems
HARDIN, Ill., September 15, 2025--Illinois American Water continues to make improvements in the Village of Hardin’s water and wastewater systems, investing $2 million since June 2022.
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