Chicago Backs 100-Year Deal To Supply Lake Michigan Water To Joliet

Chicago IL

22 February, 2021

4:19 PM

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CHICAGO (CBS) — In late January, the Joliet City Council approved a plan to build a 31-mile pipeline connecting to Chicago's drinking water supply from Lake Michigan, as well as upgrades to the Southwest Pumping Station next to Durkin Park in the Scottsdale neighborhood. On Monday, the Chicago City Council Finance Committee approved a 100-year pact to supply Lake Michigan drinking water to Joliet, in a deal that will bring approximately $24 million to $37 million a year in new revenue to the city once Joliet completes construction of the pipeline and other infrastructure in 2030. Chicago Chief Financial Officer Jennie Huang Bennett said Joliet has the right to terminate and renegotiate terms of the agreement after 50 years. Read more at CBS Chicago