Public works says Jawa water repair is on schedule; residents told water taste may change and billing unaffected

Village staff reported on April 3 that the repair work tied to the Jawa water supply is proceeding on schedule and that the village has sufficient water in its reservoir during the repair.

A staff speaker told trustees that residents may notice a change in taste (the update characterized it as a taste difference) because wells were brought online and the system is mixing water sources while repairs continue. The speaker emphasized that the water is safe to drink.

Trustees asked whether reservoir water came from Jawa or the village’s wells; staff said the water in the reservoir is a mix and that the village will reconnect to Dallas Water (or the regular supplier) once repairs are complete. Officials said bills are based on usage and that any change in the supplier during the repair will be reflected only through usage-based billing, not as a separate charge.

Trustees praised village communications about the repair; one trustee said the written update was thorough and that village staff had forwarded information to neighboring municipalities.

Village staff invited residents to call with questions and said the village would post updates on its website and Facebook page if additional developments occur. No formal action or policy change was taken during the informational report.