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Michiana receives water-system update; Merritt Engineering finalizing plans and PFAS testing underway
Summary
Council members heard that Merritt Engineering is preparing final plans for a water project on Creek, the pump at the pump house remains in place while supplying Grand Beach's golf course, and staff are conducting lead, copper and PFAS testing; the Water Authority will meet Aug. 2.
Council member Mike Mumper reported that Merritt Engineering is preparing the final plans for the Village’s water project on Creek and hopes to have them ready for the next water meeting. Mumper said the pump at the pump house has not been replaced because the Village is currently helping Grand Beach supply water to its golf course and staff did not want to jeopardize system pressure.
Water & Street Superintendent Rick Reitz said he has been performing required testing — lead and copper sampling as well as PFAS screening — and that the water contract had been sent to Michigan City with minor edits; the contract is awaiting return and signature. Mumper announced a Water Authority meeting on Friday, Aug. 2 at 1:30 p.m. EST for further review.
No formal procurement decisions or construction authorizations were recorded in the meeting transcript; the discussion focused on planning milestones, operational constraints on the pump replacement, and ongoing water-quality monitoring.
