Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Corrosion Illinois How Much is Corrosion Costing You? ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://corrosionillinois.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](https://corrosionillinois.com/news/) - [IEPA Moves to Protect & Strengthen Illinois’ Community Water Supplies](https://corrosionillinois.com/iepa-moves-to-protect-strengthen-illinois-community-water-supplies-2/) - The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) has announced the adoption of new rules designed to help protect and strengthen community water supplies throughout Illinois. The rules were adopted in response to an amendment to the state’s Environmental Protection Act directing the IEPA to adopt standards and requirements governing corrosion prevention projects carried out on community - [TCDF & the Corrosion Illinois Network Present 'Understanding Illinois' New Corrosion Rules'](https://corrosionillinois.com/tcdf-the-corrosion-illinois-network-present-understanding-illinois-new-corrosion-rules/) - On February 18, the TCDF and the Corrosion Illinois Network presented an informative webinar on new rules recently adopted by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency designed to help protect and strengthen community water supplies and safeguard public and environmental health throughout the state. The new rules stipulate that corrosion prevention and mitigation work must be - [New Program Helps Communities Plug the Hole in Water Resource Planning](https://corrosionillinois.com/corrosion-illinois-network-aims-to-help-communities-plug-the-hole-in-water-resource-planning/) - Each year, the State of Illinois makes hundreds of millions of dollars available in the form of low-interest loans to public water system operators across the state to fund system improvement projects. In fiscal year 2021, for instance, $350 million was made available through the state’s Public Water Supply Loan Program. This funding is available for - [New Program Helps Communities Plug the Hole in Water Resource Planning](https://corrosionillinois.com/corrosion-illinois-network-aims-to-help-communities-plug-the-hole-in-water-resource-planning/) - Each year, the State of Illinois makes hundreds of millions of dollars available in the form of low-interest loans to public water system operators across the state to fund system improvement projects. In fiscal year 2021, for instance, $350 million was made available through the state’s Public Water Supply Loan Program. This funding is available for - [CORROSION ILLINOIS NETWORK TO HOST “WATER SOLUTIONS” FORUM AND OPEN HOUSE](https://corrosionillinois.com/corrosion-illinois-network-to-host-water-solutions-forum-and-open-house/) - In recent discussions with community water system operators across Illinois, the Corrosion Illinois Network found that the biggest challenges communities often face in maintaining safe and reliable drinking water and wastewater treatment systems are identifying and planning for maintenance needs and securing project funding. Both challenges will be addressed in an upcoming “lunch and learn” ## Pages - [Home](https://corrosionillinois.com/) - HOW MUCH IS CORROSIONCOSTING YOU? The cost of corrosion is high. In communities across Illinois, corrosion has weakened municipal water infrastructure systems. Crumbling water supply and wastewater system assets drain resources, increase operational costs, pose serious health and safety threats, and rob opportunity by discouraging business growth. The Corrosion Illinois Network was created to help - [Events](https://corrosionillinois.com/events/) - Stay ahead of the game. Attend a Corrosion Illinois Network educational program to learn the latest on corrosion control policy, techniques, strategies, resources, and benefits. Whether you are an engineer, architect, planner, water system operator, municipal official, contractor, or other stakeholder, gain valuable insights from experts across the corrosion industry with our high caliber, free - [Corrosion Illinois Network](https://corrosionillinois.com/corrosion-illinois-network/) - The Corrosion Illinois Network (CIN) is a nonprofit concierge service meeting the needs of community drinking water and wastewater system owners and operators. Representing a primary resource for water infrastructure stakeholders in Illinois, the CIN focuses on educational programs, technical assistance, and training opportunities in corrosion prevention and mitigation. Corrosion is a major cause of - [Resources](https://corrosionillinois.com/resources/) - These trusted industry resources offer valuable assistance to communities, facilities operators, and other stakeholders in keeping municipal infrastructure safe and operational while reducing costs and increasing asset value. Training, Certification, and Technical Assistance Get Ready Attend a Corrosion Illinois NetworkEducational EventREGISTER FOR FREE - [Municipal Education Portfolio](https://corrosionillinois.com/municipal-education-portfolio-2/) - The Corrosion Illinois Network has created an educational portfolio to assist operators and others involved with the procurement of contracting services for water systems and other public utilities. The materials in this portfolio will help you stay in compliance with current State laws and regulations and assist you in hiring qualified contractors expert in keeping - [Why Protective Coatings Fail](https://corrosionillinois.com/solutions/why-protective-coatings-fail/) - Why Protective Coatings Fail (Note: This article has been adapted from portions of the Finishing Solutions Network white paper, “Coating Application Specialist (CAS): the new standard for quality, safety, and reliability in industrial painting.”) Protective industrial coatings, according to the worldwide corrosion authority, NACE International, are “thin layers of solid material applied to a substrate, - [Solutions](https://corrosionillinois.com/solutions/four-steps-to-stop-corrosion/) - Four Steps to Stop Corrosion According to a landmark study published by NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers), 50% of all corrosion costs are preventable, and 85% of these are in the area of protective coatings. In order to control these costs, protect the value of infrastructure assets, and safeguard public health and the environment, - [Public Policy](https://corrosionillinois.com/public-policy/) - Sound public policy is critical to protecting public investment in infrastructure projects and safeguarding the public and environment. Coordinated corrosion and public works policy at the state and local level that prioritizes design, maintenance, inspection, and the utilization of qualified protective coatings personnel is key to extending asset life and helping to build strong and - [Training and Certifications](https://corrosionillinois.com/solutions/training-and-certifications/) - Certified Corrosion Management Specialists The advanced knowledge of coating systems, equipment, preparation, application, and safety procedures required of the highly specialized field of industrial coatings demands rigorous training standards. Facility owners and operators should require – and engineers should specify – the use of protective coatings specialists on all corrosion projects. In 2008, corrosion industry - [Corrosion Management Systems](https://corrosionillinois.com/solutions/corrosion-prevention-management-systems/) - Corrosion Management Systems What is a Corrosion Management System? NACE International defines a corrosion management system (CMS) as “the documented set of processes and procedures required for planning, executing, and continually improving the ability of an organization to manage the threat of corrosion for existing and future assets and asset systems.” A CMS is the - [Terms of Use](https://corrosionillinois.com/terms-of-use/) - Terms and Conditions Last updated: February 08, 2021 Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using Our Service. 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