The Mattoon tap water is still ruled unsafe to drink because of algae blooms, which can cause harmful side effects in humans and pets. The initial order issued said the toxin from the algal blooms was ...

Following water sample results from the IEPA, the water in Mattoon is still under a “do not drink” order. In a press release from Mattoon Fire Chief Jeff Hilligoss, the water sampled by the IEPA on ...

Further testing that came in on Saturday showed toxin levels are decreasing in Mattoon's water supply after an algal bloom ...

The Illinois EPA has obtained samples of Mattoon’s water containing a harmful algae bloom, and the results will be provided Saturday ...