Water & Sewer Infrastructure & Rate Study

In 2017, Baxter and Woodman completed a water and sewer rate study for the Village. The purpose of the study was to review the long term operation and infrastructure requirements of the Village’s water and sewer systems and provide rate options that will provide the necessary funding. Baxter and Woodman presented the study results to the Village Board at the July 25, 2017 Board meeting. 

The findings of the study demonstrate that our current rate structure cannot support the funding necessary to maintain well-functioning, reliable water and sewer systems.  As such, in 2018, the Village approved an increase to the water rate from $7.71 to $10.00 per 100 cubic feet and the sewer rate from $2.32 to $2.75 per 100 cubic feet as recommended in the Study. Also consistent with the recommendations in the Study, in 2019, the Village approved an increase in the water rate to $11.50 per 100 cubic feet and the sewer rate to 2.95. Due to the anticipated impacts of Covid-19, no increases to the rate were made for 2020.   

In 2020, the Village completed an extensive water main replacement on 31^st Street and the Village is currently planning replacement work at La Grange Road and 31^st Street and another project on Park Road. These projects are vital to maintaining a safe and effective water system for our community. Sewer system maintenance projects are listed below.