Call for information: (708) 424-6222
Fax: (708) 424-8334
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The water department owns and operates its own water systems.
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Residential water meters are read and billed every three months.
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Most buildings have outside remote reading meters.
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Sprinkling hours are from 7 am - 11 am and 7 pm - 11 pm from May 15 through September 15.
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Fire hydrant flushing is done twice a year.
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Sanitary sewers are jetted once a year.
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Storm sewers are jetted and cleaned as needed.
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Final meter readings are done by appointment. Please call the phone number listed above.
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For water bill payments we have a number of options available to you. You can either mail your payment in, pay in person at the Village Hall, pay it at Fifth Third Bank, use the convenient drop box located at 94th & Kedzie or take advantage of the new direct debit. Download direct debit form under Permits and Forms page. When using the drop box, please include your stub and payment (no cash). For final water bills, the village only accepts cash, certified check, or money orders when paid in person; if paid by mail, only certified checks or money orders will be accepted.
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All sewer and water division employees carry a picture identification with them. Never allow anybody into your home without proper identification.
Water Division
The purpose of the Water Division is to provide our customers with good clean potable drinking water. In January of 2004, a new state of the art water pumping station was put into service along with a new 20" water distribution main. This will enable the Water Division to provide all residential and commercial customers the volume and pressure that is needed as well as the needs for the fire department in fighting fires. These needs can only be met through the efforts of all of the Water Division employees. No modern community such as Evergreen Park could exist without a modern water pumping station to supply safe drinking water to the public it serves. The Water Division maintains over 60 miles of water main ranging in size from 6" to 20" in diameter. We also maintain and flush on a yearly basis 750 fire hydrants, repair or replace broken water mains, water services and water meters. We read 7000 water meters each quarter.
Water is a precious commodity and water conservation should be taken seriously. Here are a few water conservation tips that can be practiced in your home.
Toilets - toilets are notorious for their hidden leaks and can waste thousands of gallons of water a day left undetected, so it is important to check it periodically. Don't use your toilet to flush things such as tissue paper, cigarette butts, gum wrappers and other small items.
Showers - showers can use up to 10 gallons of water per minute. A five minute shower can use 50 gallons of water and excessive showers can be an extravagant waste of water.
Laundry - A washing machine will use about 40 gallons of water per load whether it is a weeks worth of laundry or couple of towels. The same idea works for dish washers - Save up for a full load or use the proper setting for smaller loads.
When remodeling use water saving fixtures.
Don't leave the hose running while washing your car.
There are many ways to conserve water by being aware of the sound of running water and getting to the source of it.
The Water Department urges all homeowners and businesses to check all plumbing fixtures for possible leaks, especially in the bathroom. Leaks left undetected can amount to gallons of water being wasted. Remember all water is metered.
Sewer Division
The Sewer Division maintains over 65 miles of sanitary sewer and 50 miles of storm sewer each year by high velocity flushing. Repairs are made by either replacing or by relining the sewer line. All reconstruction of storm basins are performed by Sewer Division employees.