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Robbins trustees confirm temporary water supply from Alsip after 119th Street break
Summary
Trustee Michael Collier reported a water-main break on 119th Street that has forced Robbins to draw temporary water from Alsip while county crews assist with repairs; residents asked who will pay and whether the water is metered.
Trustee Michael Collier Sr. told the Village of Robbins board on March 12 that a water-main break on 119th Street is taking longer to repair than expected and that county crews have stepped in to assist. He said Robbins is drawing water from the nearby village of Alsip while repairs continue and that M.E. Simpson is performing hydrant flushing during the service transfer.
During the public-comment period, resident Mr. Ward asked whether the temporary water supply from Alsip is being metered and who will be responsible for the cost, and whether an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with Alsip remains necessary. The transcript records the question but does not include a definitive answer on metering or cost allocation.
Mayor Darren E. Bryant noted that the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) will give an update on the project at the April 9 council meeting. The board did not record a formal vote or adopt a directive about cost responsibility during the March 12 meeting.
The board’s next steps are to receive the MWRD briefing in April and to continue repairs; residents with concerns about service should use the village contact information announced for water-main breaks.
