ANNUAL DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT
This is the Village of Romeoville’s most current drinking water quality report which details the results of the Village’s water quality monitoring and testing programs and provides information about the water system. This report was mailed to all water customers. Additional copies may be obtained by contacting the Public Works Department at 815-886-1870.
new!2009 Water Quality Report
2008 Water Quality Report
2007 Water Quality Report
2006 Water Quality Report
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FROZEN PIPE NEWSLETTER
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ROUTINE FIRE HYDRANT FLUSHING
Hydrant Flow Test Data Report
The Village of Romeoville will be flushing its fire hydrants starting on Monday, May 3, 2010. The flushing will be done Monday thru Friday. Scheduled flushing will be done between the hours of 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and will take six weeks to complete ending on Friday, June 11, 2010.
Flushing will begin on the west side of Weber Road starting Monday, May 3, 2010 and ending Friday, May 21, 2010. Starting Monday, May 24, 2010, flushing on the east side of Weber Road and will end Friday, June 11, 2010.
The purpose of flushing is to remove sediment and mineral deposits that settle on the bottom of water mains and to verify proper operation of hydrants. Discolored water can be drawn into homes or businesses if water is used during or immediately after area water mains are flushed. The discolored water results from naturally occurring minerals that will be dislodged during flushing. This mineralized water is not harmful to drink, but could cause laundry stains. If you have any questions or concerns about the water main flushing, please call the Romeoville Water Department at (815) 886-1870.
VILLAGE OF ROMEOVILLE
WATER CONSERVATION ORDINANCE
May 10th through September 10th
RESIDENTIAL/NON-RESIDENTIAL
OUTDOOR WATER USES
DAYS: Addresses ending in even numbers may water on even number calendar days.
Addresses ending in odd numbers may water on odd number calendar days.
HOURS: 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM & 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
NEWLY SODDED AND SEEDED LAWNS
A permit to water your lawns for newly sodded and seeded yards can be obtained by contacting the Public Works Department at 815-886-1870.
- This Permit: Is valid for 14 days
- Allows you to water everyday within the permitted hours
- After the 14 days, normal restrictions apply
- Water your lawn in the morning or early evening when the least evaporation occurs.
- Watering during the “Heat” of the day may scald or burn your lawn. Tiny water droplets on grass leaves act as miniature magnifying glasses.
- You can tell when it’s time to water your lawn by stepping on it. If your footprints leave a long lasting imprint instead of bouncing back, it’s time to water.
- DO NOT WATER THE PAVEMENT! Position sprinklers so that your lawn and garden receive the water.
- Do not drizzle. A light sprinkling is the least effective method of watering. A good soaking gets the roots. Let the water slowly sink in. A lot of water applied quickly runs off into gutters. Use a kitchen timer as a reminder to turn off sprinklers.
- A normal lawn requires watering to a depth of about 6 to 8 inches. This should take between 1 to 2 inches of water over the lawn surface. You can measure this by placing an empty soup can in the area where watering is being done and measure the amount of water collected in the area. Or, on the average, it should take about 1 hour to soak an area thoroughly. Don’t forget to set a timer as a reminder it’s time to move the sprinkler.
- Longer grass means less evaporation. Let grass grow taller in hot, dry weather. Set your mower one notch higher than normal.
- If you have a kiddie pool, recycle that water by using it on your off day to water trees, shrubs, and flowers with a bucket. If you don’t have a kiddie pool, on your allowed sprinkling days, fill a bucket or other container to water on your off days.
For additional tips and information, we recommend that you contact your landscaping professional or lawn and garden shop.
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