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Public Works - Sewer & Water Division Public Works: Home Sewer & Water Streets & Parks Call for information: (708)424-6222
Fax: (708) 424-8334 Click here to view the 2007 Consumer Confidence Report
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.
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Village Hall is located at 9418 South
Kedzie Avenue Evergreen Park, IL 60805 Phone:
(708)422-1551 Fax: (708)422-7818 |