News and Information
Automatic Debits Are Available
The Water Division is offering a new service to our water customers with a great response. The new service allows you to pay your water bill through direct debit from your checking account. This program offers a fast and easy method of paying your water bill without leaving your home or mailing your payment. For additional information regarding this program or to sign up for it, please contact the Water Division at (630) 897-2662 ext 223.
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Permit Required For Seeding And Sod Installation
If you are planning to lay sod or re/seed your lawn, you are required to obtain a water permit for seeding or sod installation. The water permit will allow you to water your newly installed sod, seed or vegetative landscape utilizing an automatic sprinkling device for a period of time not to exceed eight (8) hours on the first day. For the next consecutive nine (9) days, watering shall be allowed between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A permit application can be picked up at the Building & Zoning Department. If you need further information, please call the Water Division at (630) 897-2662 ext 223.
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How To Read Your Water Meter
Study the household water meter below. Take the reading from the set of dials that looks like a car's odometer. To read the meter, start from the left side and read only the first four digits.
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The first meter reads 28 units of water
(one unit equals 1000 gallons). |
The second meter shows 36 units of water. |
The difference, or water consumed for the measuring period,
is eight units or 8,000 gallons. |
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Watering Hours
Residents are able to water every day between the hours of 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. regardless of home address
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