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Trustees weigh repair vs. replacement for water‑treatment filter amid large price gap
Summary
Staff presented two options for water‑treatment‑plant filter work: a rehabilitation with materials and labor ‘just under $400,000’ and an equipment‑only replacement priced at roughly $802,000; trustees discussed expected life span, temporary bypass costs and whether to seek loan financing or cash‑funding.
Staff briefed the board on competing price estimates to address an aging filter at the village water‑treatment plant. One proposal — a full rehabilitation including labor — was described as "just under $400,000," which would include removal of underdrain elements and access to weld and paint the internal structure. An alternate equipment‑replacement price (equipment only) was stated near $802,000; staff noted the higher figure excluded installation costs.
Trustees discussed whether a rehabilitation that could extend useful life 10–20 years would be preferable to replacement for budgeting purposes. One trustee said a rehabilitation that reliably adds 10–20 years could be worth the cost versus an immediate full replacement. Staff said they will seek additional vendor references and confirm technical guarantees before final budgeting.
