Public Works Department

I would like to take this time to welcome you to the Village of Round Lake's Website, Public Works Department. Our goal is to "Enhance the quality of life for our residential and business community by providing and maintaining quality infrastructure". One way to achieve that goal is to provide effective communication with our customers, the public.

The Public Works section of the Village's website was created to inform, educate, and assist our customers about infrastructure matters that concern the people we serve.

Thank you.

Davis R. Clark, Director of Public Works

Public Works Department News

Household Electronics Collection Events

The Village partners with the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) by hosting Household Electronics Collection Events (free event) at our Public Works Facility located at 751 W. Townline Road held the 2nd Tuesday of every other month for 2010.  The hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The schedule is as follows:

January 12

March 9

May 11

July 13

September 14

November 9

Accepted Items:
Personal Computers, Monitors, Computer Drives, Keyboards, Modems, Mainframes, Scanners, Printers, PDA Organizers, any type of telephones, Televisions (any size), Stereos, MP3 Players, CD Players, DVD Players, VCR’s, Cameras, Video Games, Fax Machines, Shredders, and Small Household Appliances, holiday lights, microwave ovens.

Items NOT Accepted:
Broken Glass, Air Conditioners, Dehumidifiers, Large Household Appliances, Lead Acid Batteries, Electric Fixtures, Fluorescent Light Bulbs, Compact Disks, Software Disks, Tapes, Liquid or Chemical Waste, and Packaging Materials

What You Need To Know About Private Drinking Water Wells

Community drinking water systems are inspected and monitored under the supervision of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA), while non-community drinking water systems are the responsibility of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). In addition, IDPH reviews water well installation plans, issues permits for new well construction, and inspects wells. However, private water well owners themselves have the primary responsibility to test well water for potential contaminants.

Groundwater (the source of fresh water for households with a well) can become contaminated in many ways; through contact with natural pollutants, such as arsenic and radon, and by human activities, such as chemical spills. The degree to which a potential health threat may exist depends on the amount and type of the contamination. In some cases, contamination of the water can be detected by sight, taste or smell; however, many of the most serious problems can only be detected through laboratory testing of the water.

This web site provides information and resources that will help you maintain safe drinking water in your well, including well water testing, potential contaminants, how to interpret test results, treating contaminated well water, well maintenance and tips, abandoned wells, proper location and construction of private wells, septic system maintenance, where to get help, and links for additional information.

http://www.epa.state.il.us/community-relations/fact-sheets/safe-water-wells/index.html

Stormwater Runoff

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) General NPDES Permit No ILR40 was re-issued (effective date April 1, 2009).
Maintaining a permit requires the Village to submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) and an Annual Facility Inspection Report (AFIR) to the IEPA. To view these documents please click on each document's title NOI and AFIR. 

Do you Know Where the Water in Your Storm Drain Goes? To Your Local River or Stream…

Even though you may live miles from a channel, river or stream, you might be polluting them. Unlike the sewer system, which carries water from your indoor drains to wastewater treatment plants, the storm drain system releases untreated water into channels, streams and rivers. To insure the safety and enjoyment of our environment, everyone’s help is needed to keep the storm drain system free from harmful pollutants. Please do not pour anything down the storm drains without first knowing what you can do to protect the water in your storm drain system - please click on this link for more details: Storm Drain System

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have someone who speaks Spanish?

Yes, Laura works part time in our office. She is usually there M, W, F, from 8 to 3 pm

There is a street light in my neighborhood that isn't working, who do I contact?

You can call the Public Works Department at 847-546-0962 and report it, use the link on the Village website to report it or send an email by clicking here

I put my garbage out today and when I came home the cans were gone. Who do I contact?

Contact the Administrative Department at 847-546-5400.

There are bees in my trees, can you come and remove them?

If it is a parkway tree, someone from Public Works will remove the nest or make arrangements to have it removed. If the tree is not on Village property, the property owner must make the arrangements.

There is a dead animal in the road, who do I contact?

You can call the Public Works Department. during working hours (M - F 7 am - 3:30 pm) at 847-546-0962, or the Police non-emergency number at 847-270-9111.

My water meter is leaking or making noise, who do I contact?

You can call the Public Works Department. and they will send someone out.

My street wasn't plowed or salted, who do I contact?

Most streets in the Village are plowed and salted by the Public Works Department. however; there are some that are maintained by the State, County, Township or Homeowners Association. You can call the Public Works Department and they will direct you to the appropriate agency.

There is a strong sewer smell in my house, can I have it checked?

Yes, by calling the Public Works Department. We will send someone out to make sure the Village sewer system is working properly on your street. If the problem appears to be in the house, you will have to contact a plumber.

I have a dead tree in my yard; can Public Works come and remove it?

If the tree is in the parkway then Public Works will remove it, if it is on homeowner's property, then it is the property owner's responsibility to have it removed. A permit, which is available at Village Hall is required to remove any tree and dependent upon the type of tree, a replacement may be required. 

My grass was ripped up during the winter by a snowplow, who is going to fix it?

All damage done by the Public Works Department will be fixed by them in the spring. Please call the Public Works Department and have your name and address added to the list.

There is water coming up in the street, what is it from?

This could be a number of things ranging from a backed up sewer to a water main break. These should be reported to the Public Works Department if it is noticed during regular working hours or reported to the Police non-emergency number at 847-270-9111 if it is after hours.

I see my neighbor tampering with the water valve or fire hydrants, is that legal?

No, it is not legal and such tampering should be reported immediately to the Police non-emergency number at 847-270-9111 or to the Public Works Department. at 847-546-0962.

I need to pay my water bill, where do I go?

The water bills can be mailed in using the envelope included in your water bill or if you need to pay in person you will need to go to the Round Lake Village Hall, 442 N. Cedar Lake Rd. If paying after hours, there is a drop box in the parking lot at the Police/Public Works Facility located at 751 W Townline Rd.and at the Village Hall.