Infrastructure Planning
Bills Water distribution system infrastructure improvements are scheduled with other infrastructure projects in the Village's Long Range Financial Plan. Please visit our Construction and Infrastructure Management Page for specific project information.
Utility Maintenance
Water Utility personnel maintain the water distribution system and all of its connecting parts including meters, valves, hydrants, and laterals from the main to the curb stop.
Annual maintenance activities performed by Utility personnel include:
- Closing and reopening all valves in the system to insure that they are in good working order
- Flushing all hydrants to maintain them in good working order and to clear any stagnant water from the system
- Meter testing and replacement to maintain the meters and insure their accuracy for proper billing
- Performance of a leak detection survey to find and repair any small leaks that cause a loss of water
- Repair and add valves to the system as needed
The Utility staff also performs emergency work including the repair of main breaks, broken valves, and leaking hydrants. Capital construction programs are scheduled (to the extent practical) to coincide with a major road reconstruction projects.
Water distribution system infrastructure improvements are scheduled with other infrastructure projects in the Village's Long Range Financial Plan. Please visit our Construction and Infrastructure Management Page for specific project information.