08/10/2018
The District recently began replacing the public sanitary sewer mainlines and the individual building sanitary service pipes in the public right of way in the alley behind 132 W. Burlington Avenue. The construction will continue east to the manhole in the alley behind 34 W. Burlington Avenue and then go north from that manhole to the manhole that is located behind 222 N. Lincoln Street. This construction work consists of…
06/26/2018
If you’ve recently received a delivery of our biosolids – we’d love your feedback on our program! We have an online survey available to collect your comments and suggestions. Please take a moment to complete and electronically submit the form. Plus, if you are one of our customers, you can receive a $5 credit on your sewer bill. The credit is limited to once per year and is not available…
06/05/2018
Our 2018 newsletter is now available! Read about updates on the District’s current activities, programs and more. Highlights include: Sewer assistance programs including: Building Sanitary Service Repair Assistance Program Reimbursement Program for Sanitary Sewer Backups Caused by Public Sewer Blockages Reimbursement Program for the Installation of Overhead Sewers and Backflow Prevention Devices Bill payments options including EasyPay Walnut Ave. Sewer Rehab Liberty Park Lift Station Replacement Click here to view the…
05/01/2018
The District recently signed a Wastewater Flagship Project agreement with the Water Technology Alliance (WTA), a Danish water utility consortium operating out of the Danish Consulate in Chicago. The agreement recognizes the wastewater treatment center as a Wastewater Flagship, an example of Danish methods and technologies that optimize processes with a particular emphasis on the energy profile of the facility. We were honored to host Esben Lunde Larsen, the Minister…
03/24/2018
The drop-off location for used cooking oil recycling has been relocated to outside the District’s Administration Center, 2710 Curtiss Street, on the east side of the building now available at all hours. District customers and residents in the surrounding area are encouraged to recycle their used cooking oil instead of pouring it down the drain or disposing of it in the garbage. By recycling used cooking oil, you can help…
03/22/2018
World Water Day is a reminder why working in water is so important and we celebrate those who help provide clean water to communities worldwide. Learn more about World Water Day and why this day is so important at www.worldwaterday.org.
03/19/2018
Update 03/20/18: A new bill payment dropbox has been installed in Westmont. Please resume using this dropbox for District bill payments. The District’s bill payment dropbox located in Westmont (in the parking lot north of Village Hall and west of the train station) has temporarily been removed due to damage resulting from inclement weather. Customers wishing to pay via dropbox should put their payments in the Village of Westmont’s dropbox….
01/30/2018
Update 3/16/18: This position has been filled. The District currently has an opening for the position of Part-Time Secretary at the District’s Administration Center. The position includes general office, customer service and data entry work. Proficiency in Microsoft Office -Word, Excel, Access and Outlook and website navigation are required. Experience in digital imaging, document management and Adobe Acrobat are recommended. Pay for the position starts at $10.00 per hour and…
12/14/2017
Beginning on Monday, Oct. 30, the District will start rehabilitation of approximately 3,500 feet of mainline sanitary sewer and the rehabilitation of 22 manholes located in the road and parkways of Walnut Avenue in Downers Grove. The work will take place from the south side of the intersection of Walnut Avenue and Maple Avenue and go north to the entrance to the District’s wastewater treatment plant located north of Hitchcock…
11/21/2017
In observance of Thanksgiving, the District’s administrative office, located at 2710 Curtiss Street in Downers Grove, will be closed Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. The District’s office will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 27. If you are a customer experiencing a sewer backup, please call us at any time at (630) 969-0664 to report the incident. We have personnel on call at all hours. Please…
