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Lemont board approves HR Green contract for 2026 water main work; trustees highlight deep‑well water quality and Lake Michigan contingency
Summary
Trustees approved a professional services agreement with HR Green for engineering on 2026 water main improvements and discussed Lemont’s deep wells, water quality comparisons with Lake Michigan supplies, rate studies and contingency planning for connection options.
The Lemont board approved Resolution R‑81‑25, a professional services agreement with HR Green, Inc. not to exceed $52,000 for construction engineering on the village’s 2026 water main improvements.
George (administrator) said the construction contract for the water main improvements had been approved previously and that this engineering agreement covers construction‑phase services. Trustees approved the HR Green contract by roll call.
Trustees and the mayor used the water discussion to emphasize Lemont’s water‑supply posture. Officials said the village’s deep wells (about 1,500 feet below bedrock) provide high‑quality water, and that the village’s water rates are lower than most neighboring communities based on recent rate studies covering roughly 40 communities. The mayor and trustees said Lake Michigan allocations remain a contingency option but that hooking into regional Lake Michigan supplies could increase customer bills substantially; they noted upfront connection or financing charges could be significant.
Trustee and public praise for public works and well maintenance was given during the meeting; staff said the village has capacity for many decades but will continue exploring contingency connections and insurance policy options such as regional water allocations.
