08/20/2020
Beginning within the next several weeks, a contractor by the name of Insituform Technologies, will be doing some sewer reconstruction on Stanley Avenue between Ogden Avenue and Grant Avenue in Downers Grove. Instead of digging up and replacing the old pipeline, a process called lining will be utilized to reconstruct approximately 1,550 Ft. of badly deteriorated sewer. During the lining operation there will be equipment set up at the sanitary…
08/04/2020
Regretfully, the Downers Grove Sanitary District has decided to cancel the 2020 Open House due to uncertainty caused by COVID-19. This was not an easy decision, but we believe it is in the best interest of our guests and our employees. We hope to see you at the next scheduled open house in 2021!
07/21/2020
The District will hold the July 21 Board of Trustees meeting physically at its Administration Center at 2710 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515 at 7 p.m. A maximum of 15 individuals will be permitted in the building due to current safety guidelines. In the event the Public wishes to virtually attend this meeting, they may do so using the link or phone numbers provided below. This month’s BOT agenda:…
The District currently has an opening for a full-time Laboratory Analyst position at the Wastewater Treatment Center. This position is responsible for sample collection and laboratory analysis for biosolids, stream, surcharge, industrial, and plant monitoring; conducts laboratory evaluations in accordance with regulations derived primarily from Standard Methods and the USEPA; and operates and maintains laboratory instrumentation as well as sampling equipment. The current salary range for the position is $24.36…
Starting August 1, the District will be applying late fees and penalties to any District customer accounts that are delinquent after the Friday, August 14 due date. The District did not apply any late fees or penalties during the months of April, May, June or July due to the existing COVID-19 pandemic. Reminder notices for accounts that are delinquent after August 14 will be issued the week of August 17….
07/02/2020
As a member of the DuPage River Salt Creek Workgroup, the District needs your support to restore Salt Creek. The restoration project aims to improve water quality, recreation and education on Salt Creek at Fullersburg Woods, while respecting the history of the site. The Master Plan for Salt Creek at Fullersburg Woods proposes to create over one mile of stream restoration and fish passage on 17 miles of Salt Creek…
In observance of Independence Day, the District will be closed Friday, July 3. The District’s office will be reopen on Monday, July 6 with reduced hours from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. 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.
06/18/2020
The District has resumed biosolids deliveries and is now accepting delivery requests for residents and businesses. The District delivers biosolids free of charge in quantities starting at three cubic yards to much larger quantities. Please see below for our delivery area. To schedule a delivery, you can now submit a request using our new online form at https://www.dgsd.org/biosolids/biosolids-delivery-request-form/. You can also call the District to request a delivery office during…
06/16/2020
The District’s June 16 Board of Trustees meeting will be hosted virtually online. The meeting will be streamed live beginning at 7 p.m. You can join on a computer or mobile device here or see below for other options. This month’s BOT agenda: https://www.dgsd.org/wp-content/uploads/bot06-16-20agenda.pdf Other ways to join online meeting: Or iPhone one-tap: US: +13126266799,,89117221503#,,1#,556270# or +16465588656,,89117221503#,,1#,556270# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):…
06/01/2020
Due to concerns for the safety of our employees and customers caused by local protests, the District’s administration office at 2710 Curtiss Street will be closed Tuesday, June 2. The District’s office will be reopen on Wednesday, June 3 with reduced hours from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. If you are a customer experiencing a sewer backup, please call us at any time at (630)…
