Lombard’s 1.6 million gallon water storage tank, which had been shut down for repairs, is expected to be operational again this week.

During a project that lasted about a year and a half and cost about $500,000, the village replaced the roof on the structure that stands 110 feet tall and is 50 feet in diameter.

The stand pipe, which was constructed in 1955, is located on West Road and North Avenue. The standpipe not only serves as a water storage facility, but stabilizes water pressure. While the standpipe was out of service, the village experienced approximately 20 more water main breaks than average, said Angela Podesta, utilities supervisor for the village.

Podesta said the standpipe will be filled, disinfected, tested and put back on-line the first week of December. Residents may detect a slightly higher than usual smell of chlorine in their water, but Podesta said the water is safe to drink and there is no reason to be concerned.

“They shouldn’t be concerned. It’s residual chlorine,” she said.

Anyone with questions should call 630-620-5740.