North suburban Chicago neighborhood to get Lake Michigan water, replacing aging well water system

Two Buffalo Grove neighborhoods to get Lake Michigan water

Two neighborhoods in Buffalo Grove will soon have access to Lake Michigan water, eliminating the current well-water system. The $2.7 million project will bring lake water to the Pekara and Horatio Gardens neighborhoods, south of Aptakisic Road, between IL Route 21/Milwaukee Avenue and Weiland Road.The Lake County Board recently approved the contract for the project.

Officials said the aging well system would have been more expensive to repair than connecting the neighborhoods to lake water.Officials said replacing well water will also lower the concentration of minerals, reduce appliance wear, eliminate the need for water softeners, and reduce faucet buildup. 'We're incredibly fortunate to live near one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world,' said Sandy Hart, Lake County Board Chair.

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