The northwest pond at Izaak Walton Preserve as seen on March 25. In the lower left corner are booms installed by the village to contain any harmful substances entering the pond from stormwater runoff. Environmental activists have said the booms are inadequate. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)
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Months-long study of Izaak Walton ponds to begin

Editor’s note: This story is an updated version of one that ran on May 18. This version includes more information.

Concerns about the water quality of ponds in the Izaak Walton Preserve are being addressed, but the assessment isn’t likely before the end of the year.

The Homewood Village Board agreed May 13 to hire Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental to conduct a water quality study for the Prairie Lakes Stormwater Detention Facility, a…

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