Knox County Has Ample Power, Gas, Water, and Wastewater Capacity
You Can Rely on Dependable and Affordable Utilities
Knox County, Illinois is ready to meet the needs of most facilities. Local providers recognize their roles in your success, so you’ll find friendly attitudes and a partnership approach to powering your business growth.
5 MGD excess water capacity
21 MGD average excess sewer capacity at sewer treatment plant
200 + mW of renewable energy permitted for Knox County
3 fiber providers
Extensive Fresh Water and Treatment
Illinois is known for extensive water supplies, and the City of Galesburg’s water utility offers affordable access, with average excess capacity of five million gallons a day.
The Galesburg Sanitary District’s 160 miles of existing sewer line stretch to Galesburg Business Park and provide average excess capacity of 21 million gallons a day. The system accommodates up to 200 mg/liter of biological oxygen demand (BOD) and up to 250 mg/liter of fats, oils, grease (FOG), suitable for food processing, and works with businesses to deploy pre-treatment if their discharge exceeds these limits
Electricity and Natural Gas
Local businesses have the advantage of working with one supplier for both electric power and gas. Ameren Illinois works closely with industrial customers on energy efficiency programs and planning for future needs. Their rates are competitive.
Telecommunications
Knox County businesses have access to a long list of telecommunications providers. Stratus Networks, Midcentury Communications, and i3 Communications provide fiber connections, while CenturyLink, Comcast, Frontier, and Oneida offer a variety of services depending upon a facility’s location.
Additional Information
Telecommunication
Water & Sewer
Power
Contact: Ken Springer ken@knoxpartnership.com