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Committee warns Mazon's 80-year-old water system needs replacement; cost estimate exceeds $9 million
Summary
Committee member J. Frederick said the village's water system is roughly 80 years old with iron and manganese buildup; he estimated replacement costs "probably over 9MIL," and urged planning and funding to avoid escalating leaks and failures.
Committee member J. Frederick told the Village of Mazon Water/Sewer Committee that the village's water system is roughly 80 years old and in need of replacement. He cited iron and manganese buildup in mains and pipes and warned that delaying replacement will lead to more major leaks and higher costs.
J. Frederick estimated the cost of full system replacement at "probably over 9MIL." The committee discussed funding the work through revised rate structures after the Illinois Rural Water Association (IRWA) analysis showed a multi-year Water Fund shortfall. Members noted that audits had historically combined water and sewer accounting, which masked the water deficit because sewer operations have been profitable.
No engineering study or contract award was presented at the meeting; the figure cited in the minutes is a committee estimate. The committee agreed to consider rate-structure changes at a future meeting to build revenue toward long-term infrastructure planning.
