Engineering report recommends second 1,000,000-gallon elevated tank; board hears timeline and cost range

Jun 17, 2025

A draft water-tower sizing and planning report recommended adding a second 1,000,000-gallon elevated tank, with design to begin in 2025 and construction targeted for 2027–28. Staff gave cost estimates and explained operational impacts if the village delays. Trustees asked about funding and potential rate impacts.

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Village engineering consultants presented a draft sizing and planning report recommending an additional 1,000,000-gallon elevated water storage tank, saying design could begin in 2025 and construction could be complete by spring 2028 if IEPA funding is reserved on the projected schedule.

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