Water and Sewer Division
In order to reduce water and sewer inconveniences to the community, the Water and Sewer Division's daily operations include the maintenance and repair of water mains, household service lines, fire hydrants, water distribution valves, street drainage structures, and sewer and flood control appurtenances. Division personnel also conduct utility locates for outside contractors and other utilities, and offer technical assistance to homeowners experiencing problems with their household service lines.
Key tasks that confront Water and Sewer personnel are mostly related to infrastructure maintenance and the dissemination of information. The division also continues to replace antiquated, erroneous and malfunctioning water meters whenever they are encountered. A comprehensive off-hour leak study was also conducted to provide feedback as to the soundness of the water infrastructure system.
Advice On How to Avoid and Deal with Frozen Pipes
Lawn Sprinkling Restrictions
Lawn sprinkling or irrigation, including but not limited to the use of automatic or oscillating sprinklers, is prohibited from May 15 through September 15 inclusive, from the hours of 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Water System Improvements
Construction of new water main involves the following: A 5 foot deep trench is excavated, the new water main pipe is installed (including fire hydrants and valves) and covered with granular backfill material. The main is then pressure tested to insure that there are no leaks and chlorinated to insure no bacteria exists that will infect the water supply. Next, individual home service connections are transferred to the new water main pipe. There will be a disruption of water service for each of the connections (2 hrs) and when the new main is connected to the existing main (4 hrs). Notification will be made for all water service shutdowns. All areas disturbed by the water main installation are then restored to their original condition.
Sewer System Improvements
The Village has contractually televised its sewer infrastructure and has comprehensive video data that has been interpreted and prioritized by condition rating by an independent engineering consultant firm. As part of this assessment, the consultant substantiated sewer condition from worst to best and recommended a rehabilitation course that will be followed for the next twenty years. The Village is currently following a master plan to rehabilitate sewers that are rated to be in the worst condition. |
