The Homewood village board approved a memorandum of understanding Sept. 28 that gives East Hazel Crest six months to complete due diligence on switching its Lake Michigan water source from Harvey to Homewood.
Homewood’s transition in water suppliers means there are several water tests, engineering, cost sharing and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency requirements that must be evaluated, according to the village. The MOU with East Hazel Crest outlines a six-month period to attend to some…
