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Crest Hill leaders and residents press for short‑term PFAS relief as Lake Michigan pipeline moves forward
Summary
The Crest Hill City Council discussed PFAS contamination after testing found elevated levels in two wells. Officials said long‑term remedy is joining the Grand Prairie Water Commission to bring Lake Michigan water; residents urged immediate relief, testing and clearer budget details.
Crest Hill Mayor Raymond R. Solomon and city staff told residents Monday that the city is pursuing Lake Michigan water through the Grand Prairie Water Commission as a long‑term response to PFAS detections, but acknowledged residents’ calls for more immediate relief.
The issue surfaced repeatedly during public comment and council discussion after the city’s engineers and staff briefed the council on ongoing PFAS testing and consultation with the U.S. and Illinois environmental agencies. Resident Omar Cornelio told the council, “this is not just an infrastructure project, but it is a public health emergency,” and asked the city to publish a line‑item budget for PFAS‑related funds, create short‑term relief programs and provide free tap testing and mobile water supplies.
The council’s technical staff said testing and…
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