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Deerfield staff brief board on water-main break under creek; directional drilling estimate $30,000
Summary
Public works informed the Deerfield board that a water-main crossing beneath a local creek broke; staff said residents were not without water, fire hydrants remain operational, directional drilling is required to replace the crossing, and an initial drilling-only estimate is about $30,000 with total repair costs likely under $100,000; staff will return with full pricing in 2–4 weeks.
Public works staff briefed the Village of Deerfield Board of Trustees on April 21 about a water-main break that occurred under a creek near Illinois Trail and Cherry Court.
Bob Phillips (public works) said crews capped and isolated the affected section so no residents are out of water and fire hydrants remain functional. He told trustees the crossing will require…
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