Title
Potable and Surface Water Sample Testing - Proposal
History
In order to ensure safe drinking water in the Village, the IEPA requires the Village to draw samples from the potable water system and have them lab tested for disinfection by-products; more specifically, Total Trihalomethenes (TTHM’s) and Haloacetic Acid (HAA’s).
The Village has a contract with Suburban Laboratories, Inc. of Hillside, Illinois to perform water quality testing on an as needed basis at agreed upon prices per event. Suburban Laboratories is the only certified laboratory in the area that can perform TTHM/HAA testing. The cost this year for testing potable water for TTHM’s/HAA’s will not exceed $4,800.00
The Village also participates with the Hickory Creek Watershed Planning Group Committee (HCWSC) to draw surface water samples from two (2) streams tributary to the Hickory Creek Watershed. In addition, in order to establish a baseline for future projects, samples are drawn from three (3) other streams relating to other watersheds located within the Village.
The HCWSC also has an agreement with Suburban Laboratories to provide testing services for HCWSC members. The cost for testing surface water samples for the two (2) locations from the Hickory Creek watershed is being absorbed by the HCWSC. Suburban Laboratories has agreed to provide the same pricing to the Village for its sampling of 3 additional areas. The cost for surface water testing will not exceed $4,600.00.
On February 2, 2015, this item was reviewed and approved by the Public Works Committee and referred to the Board for approval.
Financial Impact
Adequate funding is available in Account 031-6002-432990 for the testing of disinfection by-products and 031-6007-432990 for the testing of surface water in our creeks.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the proposals from Suburban Laboratories, Inc. of Hillside, IL for potable and surface water sample testing at a cost not to exceed $9,400.