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Trustees hear first read of ordinance to prohibit potable groundwater use near Speedway site; Marathon to accept remediation responsibility
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Summary
Board heard a first read of an ordinance to prohibit potable groundwater supply wells on seven parcels near 301 W. Maple (Speedway) because of leaking underground storage tanks; Marathon Petroleum will enter an environmental indemnity agreement to assume responsibility for contaminated soils discovered during construction.
Village water‑resources staff Brian presented a first reading of an ordinance that would prohibit use of groundwater as a potable water supply on seven parcels in a limited New Lenox area around 301 W. Maple Street (the Speedway gas station and nearby parcels including property near Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 1 and Haines Park).
Brian said the request came from Marathon Petroleum, the parent company of Speedway, because of leaking underground storage tanks at the Speedway location. He described the ordinance as the village's first step toward entering an environmental indemnity agreement with Marathon that would allow Marathon to accept responsibility—financially and operationally—for removal of contaminated soils if they are encountered during future construction tied to the water resources project and pump‑station construction. Brian explained Marathon would be given a 30‑day notice before construction begins and, if contamination is found, Marathon would step in to remediate and pay for remediation.
Trustees treated the item as a first read and staff said additional items (including a highway‑authority authorization) must be completed before executing the indemnity agreement; the ordinance will be brought back at a later meeting.
