Recommendations were received from members of Council and Village staff. The VAC was set up to serve as a bridge between the community and the Village. Members were identified and recommended based on a variety of factors, including their professional backgrounds and demonstrated involvement in the Indian Hill community. The VAC is comprised of a … Continued
The Village will continue to foster open communication channels and provide necessary updates through the use of the Village’s website, the Indian Hill bulletin and communicate dates of any future meetings that are in regards to the decision of Council.
USEPA Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) specifically requires lead and copper monitoring and actions to minimize these contaminants at consumers’ taps. The IHWW conducts scheduled monitoring of lead and copper in the tap water at a select number of residences within the Village’s service area as required. Copper levels in public water systems are monitored … Continued
PFAS stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a group of thousands of man-made chemicals with properties that resist grease, oil, water, and heat. They’re often called “forever chemicals” because they don’t break down naturally in the environment. PFAS are used in various products like stain-resistant fabrics, cleaning products, and non-stick cookware. Link to https://www.epa.gov/pfas/pfas-explained United … Continued
Decisions regarding the current water tower site will be considered after Council’s decision on the direction of the water system is finalized. With or without a tower, the site will continue to have three underground tanks that hold three million gallons of water that will have to be maintained.
The Village received an overall estimate for water tower construction of $6-8 million, which includes approximately $1.5 -$2 million for aesthetics. This is to ensure the tower design and landscaping, after working with community stakeholders, fits well within the site location’s environment. Specific cost estimates were not obtained for each site. Throughout its decision-making process, … Continued
It is anticipated Council will make a decision on the direction of the water tower sometime in the fall. Once the decision is finalized, a timeline will be created that incorporates the design, engineering and construction aspects associated with the decision.