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Newspaper
Wilmette Life
Location
Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1930
Page
2
The village outlines a $700,000 municipal water plant to be built on the lake shore in Washington Park. The referendum will be held November 4 with the general election. Officials explain the plant ensures adequate supply and independence from neighboring towns.
The village has depended on Evanston for forty years but plans a new water plant. Shortages last summer were caused by small mains and Evanston’s limited supply to Wilmette pumps. Officials state Evanston’s growth strains its capacity, so Wilmette weighs a $700000 plant and feeder mains to Ridge road for adequate pressure.
The plant filters six million gallons per day, with peak boosts to nine million for limited hours during sprinkling seasons. High lift pumps handle about 14 million gallons daily. Intake capacity suffices until 1950, and current earnings should fund future expansions for twenty years.
A Q and A outlines a water plant designed to blend with the park, featuring an electric powered system and no tall chimney. An intake pipe extends 3000 feet into the lake feeding suction wells, coagulation and filtration, with water stored before distribution. Tests confirm good quality water at the 3000 foot point.
Four methods are described to fund the water plant. Water Department Certificates would carry high interest, secured only by the plant. Water Revenue Bonds would be secured by water property and may require 6 to 7 percent interest. A Water Company could be organized to build and lease the plant to the village. General Liability Bonds would pledge the village credit with lower interest.
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