It is extremely important that residents adhere to these restrictions.
It is extremely important that residents adhere to these restrictions.
AUGUST 24, 2021 | RESIDENT NOTICE
ALL OUTSIDE WATERING IS PROHIBITED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
ALL OUTSIDE WATERING IS PROHIBITED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
The outside water usage ban is still in place.
The outside water usage ban is still in place.
An update to Well #6 was provided by Public Works Director, Ralph Pukula, at Monday’s, August 23, 2021 Village Board Meeting. As testing continues to take place to find the cause of the electrical issue, the well is not yet in service, and the outside watering usage restrictions are still in place. We thank all residents for your cooperation and adhering to the outside water usage ban.
AUGUST 20, 2021 | RESIDENT NOTICE
AUGUST 20, 2021 | RESIDENT NOTICE
ALL OUTSIDE WATERING IS PROHIBITED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
ALL OUTSIDE WATERING IS PROHIBITED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Extensive testing continued through this week resulting in positive results for the Village owned transformer and Well #6 motor. Although the well’s soft start is suspected to be the problem, there are no definitive conclusions as of yet. A representative from the manufacturer of the soft start is not available until the first week of September to troubleshoot the starter. Attaching the well to a mobile generator and bypassing the soft start has shown promise as a temporary measure to run the well while we wait for further troubleshooting of the starter. Testing of this temporary measure to run the well is currently underway.
All outside watering restrictions will remain in place until further notice. An update will be provided when more information is made available.
AUGUST 11, 2021 | RESIDENT NOTICE
AUGUST 11, 2021 | RESIDENT NOTICE
On Monday, August 9, a meeting took place to diagnose and troubleshoot the issues with Well #6. There are several components to the issue, which includes the motor, soft starting unit, ComEd transformer and Village transformer. Separate testing of each component will be done on Thursday, August 12, and we are hoping to come to a solution for these issues by the end of the week.
An estimated completion date is not available at this time. An update will be provided after we have more information from Thursday’s testing. In the meantime, the outside water usage ban is still in effect. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated during this extremely unfortunate situation.
AUGUST 6, 2021 | RESIDENT NOTICE
AUGUST 6, 2021 | RESIDENT NOTICE
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ULY 29, 2021 | RESIDENT NOTICE ULY 29, 2021 | RESIDENT NOTICE
90% of the well has been installed.
Installation will be completed next week, followed by electrical connections, chlorination, and EPA testing.
It is extremely important residents follow the odd/even restrictions when the well is put back into service. This means that addresses with odd numbers water on odd numbered days of the month, and addresses with even numbers water on even numbered days of the month.
JULY 28, 2021 | RESIDENT NOTICE
JULY 28, 2021 | RESIDENT NOTICE
WATERING BAN CONTINUES
All Outside Water Use is Prohibited Until Further Notice
An update to Well #6 was provided by Public Works Director, Ralph Pukula, at Monday’s, July 26, 2021 Village Board Meeting, . The outside water usage ban continues as the estimated completion time is fluctuating. It is very unfortunate that we are not able to provide an estimated repair time as this ban continues. We will provide information as soon as we have an accurate completion timeframe. This is encouraging news, however.
We thank all residents for your cooperation and adhering to the outside water usage ban.
JULY 22, 2021 | RESIDENT NOTICE
JULY 22, 2021 | RESIDENT NOTICE
Per Ralph Pukula, Public Works Director, Layne is on site at Well 6 and will start the reinstallation tomorrow. This is not a quick process. We thank all residents for your cooperation and adhering to the outside water usage ban. For more specifics, please view the video below from the July 12, 2021 Village Board Meeting provided by Public Works Director, Ralph Pukula. We will provide updates when we have more information.
JULY 13, 2021 | RESIDENT NOTICE
An update to Well #6 was provided by Public Works Director, Ralph Pukula, at the July 12, 2021, Village Board Meeting. The outside water usage ban continues as the estimated completion time is fluctuating. It is very unfortunate that we are not able to provide an estimated repair time as this ban continues. We will provide information as soon as we have an accurate completion timeframe.
We thank all residents for your cooperation and adhering to the outside water usage ban.
JULY 9, 2021 | RESIDENT NOTICE
JULY 9, 2021 | RESIDENT NOTICE
As our outside water usage ban continues, we thank you for your cooperation during this unfortunate situation. Most residents are adhering to the ban, and have found ways to conserve water indoors to be used outdoors, and that helps this situation tremendously.
This ban provides the means for our remaining wells to meet the demands of inside daily usage.
We must maintain this usage level, not only for our daily water needs to be met, but also for any unforeseen situations that may occur such as a structure fire.
As we continue to receive complaints, we ask that all residents stop using their outside lawn irrigation systems and stop spraying their lawns until Well #6 is back online.
We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and patience as the repair work to Well #6 continues. We will provide updates on the status of Well #6 as there is new information to provide.
JUNE 30, 2021 | STATUS UPDATE
JUNE 30, 2021 | STATUS UPDATE
Status of Well #6
Status of Well #6
- Bowl assembly is being reassembled.
- Motor is at Byron Jackson for disassembly/inspection/repair.
- New pipe and couplers have been ordered and expected by the end of this week.
- Pipe threading continues.
- Suction adapter found to have wear holes and a crack.
The capacity of our four remaining wells will accommodate residents daily inside usage during the repair time of Well #6. Residents use an extremely large amount of water during the summer on lawn and landscaping care, and our regular odd/even schedule was created to meet the needs of outside water usage. Since the estimated repair time of Well #6 is fluctuating, residents need to continue to adhere to the outside water usage ban so that the other wells can meet the needs of inside water usage during this time.
We are receiving a number of complaints from residents that people are still using their outside lawn irrigation systems and spraying their lawns. We have been fortunate that the past weeks have brought much rain, and most types of grass can survive extended periods of drought. We ask that residents shut off their outside lawn sprinkler systems and discontinue the use of spraying lawns until Well #6 is back online.
Conserving water is an important part of a successful water ban situation, and is not uncommon to be implemented during a drought or water shortage. We are in a situation where we are asking for cooperation from all of our residents to find ways to conserve water for outside usage.
Discussions regarding additional well capacity have occurred over the past several years to accommodate the growth in our village. The Village has a new well and water tower budgeted as part of our 5-year capital budget plan. The Village Board over the next several months will be evaluating options for this improvement, and will update the community on its progress.
We know that this is an inconvenience for everyone, and we continue to work with the contracted companies to expedite the repairs to Well #6.
We will provide updates on the status of Well #6 as there is new information to provide.
JUNE 24, 2021 | STATUS UPDATE
JUNE 24, 2021 | STATUS UPDATE
Status of Well #6
Status of Well #6
- The well motor is currently being shipped to Byron Jackson for inspection/rebuild.
- Bowl assembly has been blasted and inspected.
- Temporary motor is ready for installation.
- Threading of the pipe continues.
- It is estimated that the completion of the project will take 3 – 4 weeks.
We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and understanding during this time. This is certainly an unfortunate situation and all involved are doing everything possible to bring Well #6 online as quickly as possible.
Please continue to conserve water inside to be used for outside watering. It is extremely important that you continue to adhere to the prohibited outside water usage so that the capacity of water in our remaining wells can accommodate residents indoor daily usage.
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Status of Well #6
Status of Well #6
- The well motor is being dismantled and inspected.
- Work has continued on the pipe thread.
- A new proposal is being drafted from the contracted company, Layne, to the Village of Lemont for board approval.
We ask for residents’ cooperation during this time. Please continue to adhere to the outside watering restriction until the full repair of Well #6 is completed.
The Village is receiving numerous inquiries as to when the outside watering ban will be lifted. Know that the contracted company and respective staff are doing everything possible to expedite the process to bring Well #6 online. When we have an accurate estimate as to when Well #6 will be online, we will provide this information.
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JUNE 18, 2021 | STATUS UPDATE
JUNE 18, 2021 | STATUS UPDATE ALL OUTSIDE WATERING IS PROHIBITED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
June 18, 2021 Update:
June 18, 2021 Update:
- Status of Well #6
- 52 lengths of pipe are being rethreaded due to thread stretch.
- Televising of the well shaft is completed. No issues found.
- Cable has been tested and is suitable for installation. Hipot test complete.
- Well motor has been disassembled and is in the process of inspection.
We ask for residents’ cooperation during this time. Please continue to adhere to the outside watering restriction until the full repair of Well #6 is completed.
The Village is receiving numerous inquiries as to when the outside watering ban will be lifted. Know that the contracted company and respective staff are doing everything possible to expedite the process to bring Well #6 online. When we have an accurate estimate as to when Well #6 will be online, we will provide this information.
Make Up Your Own Water Conservation Challenge! There are many ways to conserve water indoors that can be used outdoors. You will be amazed how much water accumulates when you start conserving:
- Use the water collected from your dehumidifiers (tip from resident – thanks!).
- Save leftover ice. Instead of dumping it in the sink, dump it in a container and let it melt to use to hydrate plants.
- When refilling a pet’s water bowl, dump the unused water and the water you rinse out the bowl with in a container.
- Place a 5-gallon bucket under the faucet of a bathtub or shower and capture excess water as it warms.
- Place bowls in kitchen sinks when waiting for the water to get hot or when rinsing items.
- Use the water from left over water bottles to water outdoor plants.
- When it does finally rain, put buckets outside or under your rain gutter runoff points to capture water that would otherwise run into the gutter.
- Cover your pool. Use a regular pool cover to block evaporation which can reduce the evaporation of water by 95%, according to the National Pool Industry Research Center (NPIRC).
We do know this is an inconvenience for all and your understanding is greatly appreciated during this time. Updates will continue to be sent via Stay Informed and posted on our website “News” section of the front page at: www.lemont.il.us.
JUNE 16, 2021 | STATUS UPDATE
ALL OUTSIDE WATERING IS PROHIBITED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
JUNE 16, 2021 | STATUS UPDATE
- The well motor, bowl assembly and pipe from Well #6 have been transferred to the contractor’s facility for further inspection.
- We anticipate that we will have more information by the end of this week.
- A clip from the June 14 Village Board Meeting provides a verbal conversation regarding the well issue and is available to view at:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/2us2uv48w2dj731/Well%20Update%20VB061421.mp4?dl=0.
We appreciate your cooperation during this unfortunate incident. Please continue to adhere to the outside watering restriction until the full repair of Well #6 is completed.
There are creative ways to conserve water indoors to use outdoors for irrigating your plants. Although we do understand this is an inconvenience, it will also help in conserving water for outside use:
- Place a 5-gallon bucket under the faucet of a bathtub or shower and capture excess water as it warms.
- Place bowls in kitchen sinks when waiting for the water to get hot or when rinsing fruits and vegetables.
- Use the water from left over bottles to water outdoor plants.
- When it does finally rain, put buckets outside or under your rain gutter runoff points to capture water that would otherwise run into the gutter.
- Cover your pool. Use a regular pool cover to block evaporation which can reduce the evaporation of water by 95% according to the National Pool Industry Research Center (NPIRC).
Updates will continue to be sent via Stay Informed and posted on our website “News” section of the front page at www.lemont.il.us.
JUNE 15, 2021
JUNE 15, 2021
The following is a verbal video update on Well #6 from the June 14 Village Board Meeting.
The following is a verbal video update on Well #6 from the June 14 Village Board Meeting.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/2us2uv48w2dj731/Well%20Update%20VB061421.mp4?dl=0
JUNE 14, 2021
JUNE 14, 2021 STATUS UPDATE: WELL NO. 6
ALL OUTSIDE WATERING IS PROHIBITED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!
Due to the failure of Well #6 at 13675 McCarthy Road, all outside watering is prohibited until further notice, Well #6 is the main water source for the Village of Lemont. STATUS: JUNE 14, 2021
➤ The well and motor of Well #6 has been pulled from underground.
➤ Testing of the motor and splices will occur tomorrow, June 15, to diagnose the problem.
➤ We certainly understand the inconvenience this is causing our residents, but it is extremely important that you adhere to the prohibited outside water usage so that the capacity of water in our remaining wells can accommodate residents indoor daily usage until full repair of Well #6 is completed.
➤ We are working to rectify this situation as quickly as possible.
➤ Updates will be provided as we have new information to report.
This press release was produced by the Village of Lemont. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
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