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Oakview residents press Lisle board to act on Illinois American Water service, trustees order legal review
Summary
Multiple Oakview residents urged the Village of Lisle to resolve longstanding water ownership, inspection and billing problems tied to Illinois American Water. Trustees and the mayor said the new village attorney and incoming village manager will review prior work, court precedent and next steps; no formal board action was taken.
Oakview residents urged the Village of Lisle on May 5 to pursue control of their water system from Illinois American Water and to address alleged unpermitted work and inspection lapses that they say have caused high bills and property damage.
The comments focused on claims that the village issued permits allowing Illinois American Water to install and cut water mains on privately owned property in Oakview, that final inspections were never completed and that residents — not the utility — bear high bills and repair costs. Susan Surreal, an Oakview resident, said the subdivision includes about 404 homes and estimated home repair costs at roughly $20,000 per property for damaged mains: "You allowed this damage by issuing the permits to do it," she told the board.
Why it matters: The Oakview dispute has persisted for decades and affects…
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