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Painters union raises water-tank coating failure; village says warranty repairs under way and confirms routine water testing
Summary
A Painters Union representative showed inspection photos of paint blistering inside La Grange's elevated water tank and urged a responsible-bidder ordinance; Public Works said engineers see no immediate safety risk, the contractor must correct the problem under warranty at no cost to the village, and routine water testing shows no contamination.
Alberto Brazza, director of organizing for the Painters Union, presented inspection photos and a one-year inspection report alleging interior paint blistering on La Grange’s elevated water tank following its 2021 repaint. Brazza said the failure could threaten long-term corrosion protection and urged the board to consider a responsible-bidder ordinance to ensure qualified contractors for water-system work.
Director Colby (Public Works)…
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