MARION, IL — What should be done in the event of a massive water outage?
That’s what leaders in Marion, Illinois, discussed Monday night during a public meeting.
When a pipe feeding water to the city from its only source ruptured, the city asked businesses to close to help conserve water during the emergency.
“During that time we had a lot going on.
He says the effects go beyond businesses.
Commissioners heard from engineers about what that includes.
“With the EPA financing available, it’s possible we may not have to raise water rates if we get the debt forgiveness we’re hoping for,” engineer Brian Zeigler says.
While he hopes it doesn’t happen again, Hill says hearing talk about preparations for future emergencies is promising.
Zeigler says the city hopes to have everything completed for the $600,000 application by the end of the year and everything for the $3 million application by next March.
The public hearing was a requirement by the Illinois State EPA for the city loan applications.