The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is giving the city of St. Charles and Ameren 21 days to reach an agreement for entry by Ameren representatives to investigate and work on the Elm Point Wellfield.
In a letter signed Monday, the EPA is asking for entry by representatives of Ameren to access St. Charles property "for the purposes of investigating and responding to environmental conditions at this location."
The letter states Ameren needs access to St. Charles property for monitoring existing…