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Residents press board on water quality and Aqua site conditions
Summary
Multiple residents urged urgent action on water quality and visible infrastructure problems associated with the Aqua site; speakers reported skin irritation, odors, and a pile of pipes and debris they say create a health and nuisance problem and asked the village to demand remediation or temporary screening.
Several residents used public comment time to press trustees to address long‑running water problems and to intervene with Aqua (the regional water supplier). Patricia Callaway said residents are experiencing skin irritation and described the water as unsafe for infants; she urged the board to prioritize fixing the water.
Mela Morgan ("Miss Millie") described the Aqua contractor site—mounds of dirt, large pipes and debris—saying it is both an eyesore and a source of a recurring stench. She asked Aqua’s president to install a temporary vinyl fence for 30 days to block residents’ view while cleanup or remediation is arranged. Morgan said the community is tired of the ongoing problems and urged the board to act forcefully.
Other public commenters reiterated dissatisfaction with water quality and asked the village to stop allowing the utility to dictate solutions. Trustees and staff acknowledged the concerns and said they had contacts with Aqua leadership; they committed follow-up but did not record a binding resolution in the meeting record.
