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Barrington board approves up to $7.2 million in bonds to finance new iron filtration system
Summary
At its Oct. 13 meeting the Barrington Village Board approved an ordinance to issue up to $7.2 million in general obligation bonds to pay for capital improvements including a new iron filtration system to address local water quality concerns.
The Barrington Village Board voted Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, to approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds not to exceed $7,200,000 to finance capital improvements for the village, including construction of a new iron filtration system.
The measure, introduced as Item 5 on the agenda, also authorizes the levy and collection of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay principal and interest on the bonds. The ordinance passed by roll call vote; the board recorded all votes in favor.
Why it matters: trustees and staff said the new filtration system is intended to address elevated iron in the village water supply and replace an aging unit. Trustee Lamar, who spoke after the vote, said the existing system has…
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