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Lisle considers joining other municipalities as Illinois American Water seeks major rate increase

Village of Lisle Committee of the Whole · February 24, 2026
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Lisle officials discussed options after Illinois American Water filed for a $577 million rate increase package; staff will post a resident resource page next week and explore partnerships, while Oak View residents urged permanent solutions and proof of ownership.

Lisle village officials on Feb. 24 discussed how to respond to a rate case filed Jan. 27 by Illinois American Water seeking $577,000,000 for system improvements and an estimated customer bill increase.

Village Manager Geoff Cook told the Committee of the Whole that, according to Illinois American Water materials, "typical water customers using 3,500 gallons of water [could] see an increase in their water bill of $14 per month and an additional $28 per month for the wastewater piece of it." He said staff will publish a rate-case resource page for residents "next week" describing how to submit public comment, request a forum, or petition to intervene in…

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