Peoria Heights, Ill. (25 News) – Peoria Heights is preparing for a major infrastructure investment this year as the village moves forward with an ambitious plan to upgrade its aging water system.
According to 25 News, the village is planning to break ground on an $8.5 million filtration plant in 2026. The facility is aimed protecting against future contaminants such as “forever chemicals.”
Mayor Matt Wigginton says some of the water mains currently in use are nearly a century old and have become increasingly unreliable, leading to frequent breaks and service disruptions.
“Now with the lead service lines, we’re able to replace lead service lines for every resident. Every resident who is impacted by lead, their service line is being replaced at no cost to them, which is a lot different from other municipalities around the state,” Wigginton said.
The filtration plant is expected to be up and running by 2027.
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