The Village has begun construction on a new 1.5-million-gallon elevated water tower along Butterfield Road, just east of Yorktown Mall, as part of the Village’s ongoing efforts to strengthen and modernize its water system infrastructure.

The new tower will support the Village’s high-pressure water system serving areas south of Roosevelt Road. Lombard’s water system currently serves more than 15,000 customers and a population of over 45,000 residents, distributing approximately 3.6 million gallons of water each day.

Water towers play a critical role in maintaining a reliable water system. By storing water at an elevated height, the tower uses gravity to help maintain consistent water pressure throughout the distribution system. Stored water also helps meet peak daily demand and provides a reserve supply during emergencies or system maintenance.

The need for additional water storage was identified through previous Village water system studies and incorporated into Lombard’s long-term Capital Improvement Plan. The added storage will also help meet DuPage Water Commission storage requirements and support continued growth in the southern portion of Lombard.

The Village selected a design-build team of Baxter & Woodman Engineering/Boller Construction in partnership with CB&I to design and construct the tower. This strategy allows design and construction to be coordinated under a single contract, improving project efficiency and coordination. Construction of the water tower and the pressure adjusting station is expected to be completed in fall 2027, with the tower anticipated to become operational in early 2028.

The project is funded through a combination of sources, including a $4 million Rebuild Illinois grant, Butterfield TIF funds and the Village’s Water and Sewer Capital Reserve Fund.

Investments like this help Lombard’s water system continue to provide reliable service, stable water pressure and safe drinking water for residents and businesses for years to come.