Well Repairs May Lead to Rusty Water

If you notice some issues with water quality over the next few months, village officials want you to know they’re working on it.

On Nov. 19, one of the village’s wells—number 14, on the west side—experienced a “thermal overload failure,” according to Director Mike Pubentz. While workers from Layne Christensen Company repair the well (at a cost of $27,965), the village is pumping water west from wells in other parts of town.

However, the change in water direction has disturbed some rust deposits in the water main, officials said. And this may result in water that tastes and smells funny. It could also lead to stained clothes in your washing machine, and rusty deposits in your sinks, toilets and showers.

While it’s not a health risk, officials said, the village is working to fix the problem. They’ll be out flushing hydrants in affected areas more frequently—residents in those areas will be notified when flushing begins. And they’ll provide a “rust-removing powdered laundry additive” free of charge to those who need it. 

You can pick that up at , 200 N. River St., but residents are advised to check and make sure the powder is available first. Call the water billing clerk at 630-896-1357.

Well #14 is scheduled to be back in service by March of next year, and when it goes back online, Public Works will flush the entire system. If you have questions about this, you can call the Public Works Department at 630-896-9241.