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Officials warn water tower cleaning and repairs looming; costs likely large
Summary
Board members said the water tower needs interior cleaning and spot repairs within a few years and that, given current revenues, the village cannot afford the work without additional revenue or reallocated funds.
Board members said the village's water tower shows mold along the bottom and will require cleaning and spot repairs within about three years. Committee member (Committee member) described recent public‑works repairs that kept the system functioning but warned larger projects—such as tank cleaning and interior inspection—will be costly.
"The water tower's gonna have to be cleaned and...probably while you're doing that, you need to go on the inside and make sure there's no problems there," the committee member said, noting that the village currently lacks the funds to perform that work. The chair and others agreed the expense will likely force the board to accelerate revenue actions or delay other projects. The finance committee will include the tank work in its capital‑planning recommendations.
