A public meeting will be held at the Hudson Police Department on
​Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.
This meeting will provide residents the opportunity to ask questions about the sewer study.  The engineer that has conducted the study will be present to answer questions.

The information below was provided from the City of Bloomington Public Works Department
​ in regard to the change in the taste and odor in the water supply
​Is my water safe to drink? 
Yes. All laboratory tests have shown the water meet all water quality guidelines for health standards. Although the water has an off taste, it is safe to drink. It is suggested that the water be chilled before drinking. 
What is making my water taste bad? 
Algal compounds called Geosmin (pronounced gee oz min) and methyl iso-borneol (referred to as MIB) found in naturally occurring blue green algae have been identified as the cause for the taste and odor. 
Is there anything I can do to make the water taste better? 
Yes. The water tastes better if it sits for some time and is chilled. Therefore, setting a pitcher in the refrigerator will help to some degree. Adding a slice of lemon to the water sometimes helps as well. 
Will a home charcoal filter help? 
Perhaps to some degree but it will probably not remove the taste or odor entirely. The charcoal in a home filter uses the same material (granular activated carbon) as the water treatment plant does. The water treatment plant carbon removes most, but not all, of the taste and odor causing compounds. 
Why hasn't this happened before? 
It has. But the water treatment plant has the capability to remove most taste and odor causing compounds from the water. 
Will you take some money off my water bill because I had to buy bottled water? 
No, because each home has different water consumption patterns and it is impossible to say how much water is or is not consumed. Only a very small portion of the water bill is for water that is consumed. The rest is for bathing, toilet flushing, cooking and the like. 
Why can't you just switch to another supply of water? 
Because Bloomington only has water available from Lake Bloomington or Evergreen Lake and both of those lakes have the taste and odor compounds in them. 
When will the water taste better? 
The carbon filters at the water treatment plant continue to remove most of the compounds. However, it is still unknown how long this event will last. The important thing to remember is the water is safe to drink. 
What has the Public Works Department done to correct this problem? 
The flow through the water plant has been slowed to allow the carbon filters to do a better job of removing the taste and odor compounds. 

Hudson Farmers Market is a vibrant weekly seasonal farmers market. We provide our wonderful residents and surrounding areas with access to support the best local producers and artisans. You are invited to enjoy the opportunity to engage with community in a welcoming atmosphere by making HFM a priority in your week!
Every Thursday May 4th – September 7th
4:30-6:30pm
212 E Franklin St, Hudson, IL
(United Methodist Church Parking lot next to Casey’s)

​​As we have quite a few citizens who walk for exercise or are just simply walking their pet, I have a few reminders that will keep everyone safe and respectful.
If you are walking at night, wear reflective clothing and carry a lighted flashlight or other illuminated device.
If there is a sidewalk available, you should utilize the sidewalk and avoid walking in the street. State law prohibits pedestrians from walking in the roadway when a sidewalk is available.
If no sidewalk is available, walk as close as possible to the edge of the roadway facing oncoming traffic.
Please avoid walking on people's lawns and avoid cutting through people's backyards. Be respectful of other people's property.
Thank you and be safe while enjoying your walk in our village.
Chief Mark Kotte

​If you have a Christmas Tree that you would like to put out for garbage pickup, please email Republic Services to be added to the list:
[email protected]
Please place your tree at the curb on Sunday night and it will be picked up Monday morning.

If you are not already signed up for Call Multiplier, and you are interested in receiving text messages from the Village of Hudson about special events such as a snow parking bans, please see the information below.



Please fill out the information below and drop it in the drop box on the Front of the water house.  


The Village is now using Call Multiplier to notify residents of pertinent information such as snow parking bans, road closures, boil orders etc.  In order to receive text notification, YOU MUST OPT IN by signing below and giving the Village your current Cell Phone number.  One number per household.  If you do not have a cell phone, please call the Village office to opt in.

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The Official Hudson Village Plan – Phase II plan has been posted online under City Services > Document Library. The plan is also posted below for your convenience.

Official Hudson Village Plan – Phase II

• Maintain and update current properties/facilities 
  • Parks – Face lift/update: landscaping, trees/plants, paint and upkeep on equipment/picnic tables/etc.  Focus on maintaining and updating a park per year and rotate between the three parks.
  • Water House – bunker clean out and cleanup, exterior paint,  install storm door
  • Overhang/awning over water house entrance similar to  the police department entrance
  • Water lines - Potential size and age issues – When we do repairs we should be getting recommendations (engineering specific) to increase size where needed.  Repair and upgrade aged lines at that time.  Suggestion is to create a capital expenditures account to pay for this work.  Funding for this account could be from an additional fee on the water bill.
  • Village entrance and baseball field signs and landscaping – Village needs to own this work but create a plan and/or committee to work with a community organization, business, group of residents, other volunteers or help create a new club to volunteer to complete this work. 
  • On the year when some of the roads in the village are oil and chipped, widen multiple blocks of these roads at the same time.