The City of Vandalia is debating on what to do in regards to an issue with discolored water in one area of town.
Prior to a few months ago, the City of Vandalia had been planning to apply for a Grant Application with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for a watermain replacement project on Randolph Street. But, during their second meeting in May, there was discussion about switching and applying for a grant in an area off-of and north of Randolph Street, in areas such as North Locust Street, Shelly Drive, Morning Glory Drive, Thistle Drive and other neighboring areas that are experiencing water quality issues–specifically discolored water. At that time, it was hoped that a chlorine burn might help eliminate the problem. But, there was not much confidence it would fix the issue. The discussion came back up at the Vandalia City Council on Monday during the Engineer’s report from Mitch Hardiek of Milano & Grunloh Engineering. Alderman Steve Barker and Public Works Director James Jackson discussed if they needed to move forward and work to fix the area dealing with discolored water.
The other part of the issue is, even if they do switch and apply for the DCEO grant for the area dealing with discolored water, they wouldn’t be able to get started on that project for quite some time. Mayor Doug Knebel, Alderman Andy Lester and Jackson discuss that issue.
But, it was also mentioned that there is also the possibility of the city getting a Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Loan and that could move the project up to get completed soon. Mayor Knebel said they may have to go that direction.
No decision was made at Monday’s meeting, but a decision would likely need to be made in the next month on what direction to go on both of the projects.
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