The Morton Grove Niles Water Commission established a partnership between the Villages of Morton Grove, Niles and the City of Evanston to supply over 50,000 residents in Morton Grove and Niles with safe, high-quality water from Lake Michigan at affordable rates.
The Commission kicked off construction on the Water Supply Improvement Project, which will supply the residents of Morton Grove and Niles with a new water supply system. While the source of the water will remain the same, the villages will begin purchasing water from the City of Evanston. By saving on water costs, the villages will be able to invest in roadway, sidewalk, curb and gutter improvements.
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Illinois EPA Drinking Water Sampling Update
Morton Grove-Niles Water Commission purchases drinking water from the City of Evanston and sells it to its Members. Recent water sampling detected levels of one PFAS chemical just above the guidance level of 2.0 parts per trillion established by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Please see details below from the City of Evanston as well as a link to the City's web site for additional information.
From the City of Evanston:
In 2021, the Illinois EPA began an ongoing sampling investigation of Perfluoroalkyls (PFAS) chemicals in community water supplies. PFAS are human-made chemicals that have been used in industrial and consumer products worldwide since the 1950s.
Evanston results: Illinois EPA testing determined that one PFAS chemical was detected in the City's drinking water just above its guidance level of 2.0 parts per trillion (ppt) – roughly equivalent to one drop in 20 Olympic-sized swimming pools. The levels detected for this chemical, PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic acid), were 2.2 ppt (9/2/2021), 2.3 ppt (11/16/2021), and 2.2 ppt (11/16/2021). These concentrations are well below the US EPA published Lifetime Health Advisory Level of 70 ppt.
Next steps: The City is following recommendations from the Illinois EPA and closely monitoring the latest health-based guidance. At this time, no enforceable federal or state drinking water standard, called a Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL, exists for PFAS chemicals.
See more information about PFAS in drinking water from the City of Evanston.
Construction Update
Construction Update Week Ending June 25th, 2021
- Project inquiries can be directed to the Message Center at (847) 588-7979.
Progress Made the Past Week
- City of Evanston continues to operate the Intermediate Pump Station.
- MGNWC Operators continue to operate the Nagle Avenue Pump Station.
- Watered Rain Garden and turf at Intermediate Pump Station in Evanston.
- Paving of Surface Course at access pits on Harlem Avenue from Keeney Street to Main Street. Site Clean-up.
- Topsoiling and Seeding Restoration adjacent to Access Pits on Harlem Avenue.
- Removal of Long Term Northbound Harlem Avenue Right Lane Closure from Keeney Street to W. Crain Street by June 26, 2021.
Anticipated Construction: 1-Week Look Ahead
- If postponed by rain, restoration of turf areas at access pits on Harlem Avenue from Keeney Street to W. Crain Street.
Traffic Control Updates
- If restoration work is postponed due to rain, there will be daily (9am to 3 pm) Right Lane Closures on Northbound Harlem Avenue from Keeney Street to W. Crain Street.
