The nature of the sewer plant’s operations can cause odor. Factors such as temperature, flow conditions, wind conditions, and mechanical operation can all contribute to some odor escaping the plant.

The Illinois Department of Resources allocates how much water any one community can withdraw from the lake. When demand exceeds supply, restrictions ensure enough supply for sanitation, fire protection, and drinking purposes. This is the primary function of the water department.

There are numerous factors that may cause water main breaks, including aging infrastructure (pipe corrosion), extreme temperatures, ground shifting, and vibrations from traffic.

3,000 to 5,000 pounds of solids come into the plant every day; some of this is later hauled to farm fields and used as fertilizer.

You may have a dry p-trap. Add water to each drain in your home to prevent odors from escaping through a dry p-trap.

Cold water holds more dissolved oxygen than warm water. When the water first enters the house, it is cold, and if not used for a long period, it warms up in the pipes. This forces dissolved oxygen out of solution, creating air bubbles that make the water appear cloudy. These bubbles clear from the bottom to the top over time. Running the water for a short period will eliminate the condition.

Each spring and fall the lake “turns over.” During early spring, as the water warms after winter, it turns over with the cooler water below and vice versa in the fall. This is not a health issue but a nuisance. It usually dissipates after a few days to a week.

Call the Public Works department immediately at 815-462-6480 during normal working hours. If the Village Hall is closed, please call 815-485-2500 and they will relay your request to an employee on call.