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Oakview residents and callers urge village action on private water service, cite breaks and high rates
Summary
Two residents urged the Village of Lisle to address water service problems in the Oakview subdivision, criticizing Illinois American Water for rates, maintenance and a winter main break; speakers asked the village to pursue municipal service or other remedies.
Two residents used public comment at the Village of Lisle board meeting on Aug. 18 to press the board to address water service problems in the Oakview subdivision and to challenge the village’s relationship with its private supplier, Illinois American Water.
The comments matter because residents said fire protection, water-main maintenance and customer costs are affected and they asked the village to act on authority they said it has over local infrastructure and agreements.
“There's no need to discuss anything with Illinois American Water. What you need to do is just tell them to collect their…
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