Illinois Drainage Law (Revised December 1997)

This circular, revised in 1997, describes the drainage law that is applicable to the entire state of Illinois and to drainage districts. It also summarizes related laws, such as the guidelines for erosion and sediment control and the permit requirements for construction in streams or floodways. Its purpose is to inform landowners, drainage district commissioners, land improvement contractors, and other interested people of general legal principles related to drainage and the construction of drainage improvements.

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