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Sewer System Overview
The primary purpose of the Sewer System is to provide a safe and reliable means for transmission of waste water to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRDGC), and a comparable system of storm water drains and conduits to carry surface water to the various major storm water routes away from the Village (primarily Flagg Creek.)
The Sewer System is managed by the Superintendent of Public Works and Water and three technicians from the Public Works Department. The Sewer Division is responsible for flood control (creeks, public drainage ways, detention ponds, and storm sewers) and the sanitary sewer system (sanitary sewers) in the Village of Indian Head Park.
Sewer Division Duties
The Sewer System is managed by the Superintendent of Public Works and Water and three technicians from the Public Works Department. The Sewer Division is responsible for flood control (creeks, public drainage ways, detention ponds, and storm sewers) and the sanitary sewer system (sanitary sewers) in the Village of Indian Head Park. - Approximately 11 miles of sewer are maintained by the Sewer Division.
- All sewer backups are responded to by this Division.
- Maintenance consists of:
- Cleaning and maintaining inlets, manholes, and catch basins
- Systematically cleaning all sewers
- Systematic inspection and cleaning of the open public drainage ways