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December 29, 2020
As 2020 comes to a conclusion, it's easy to reflect back and say this year will never be forgotten. The COVID-19 pandemic brought challenges that we all had to endure.
Lake County Public Works (LCPW) continues to work day in and day out to ensure you have water and sewer services available to you 24/7. While our administration building was closed to the public in the spring and summer due to COVID-19, our operations have not stopped.
We are proud to serve you, and wish you a very happy holidays. Read below to learn more about preventing frozen pipes, projects we completed this year, and much more.
Preventing Frozen Pipes
Very cold temperatures have the potential to cause a costly repair in your home - frozen pipes.
Exposed pipes, no matter the material, face the risk of freezing and bursting causing significant damage to homeowners. Protect your home this winter by taking the proper precautions. Learn more about what you can do to prevent frozen pipes.
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Shutoff Moratorium Extended to March 2021
Since March 17, 2020, LCPW has suspended shutoffs for customers who are behind on their payments and have waived late payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The moratorium will continue through March 2021. These actions are consistent with the recommendations of Governor Prtizker and Attorney General Raoul.
Project Highlights of 2020
It was a very busy year of construction and in some cases cleaning for the Public Works team!
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LCPW repaired and repainted the 500,000 gallon Hawthorn Parkway Water Tower. Major construction was completed ahead of schedule, and restoration work on the site will continue into the spring of 2021.
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We cleaned a 3.5 mile long sanitary sewer pipe in Libertyville. The pipe measured up to 48 inches in diameter along the Des Plaines River. No chemicals were used. Instead, high-velocity water was sprayed against the internal pipe walls, removing accumulated grease, debris, and sediments. Watch this video to see our team in action.
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A new force main was constructed near Round Lake High School. A force main is a pressurized pipe that helps the flow of sewage, and is a very critical part of the area sewer system. While most of the new pipe was installed using trenchless technology, at times crews had to work below the ground surface!
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Mechanical and electrical upgrades are being made to the Vernon Hills water system. This includes the Hawthorn Center Reservoir, which was built in 1973 to provide water service and fire protection for the mall. Watch this video to learn more about some of the upgrades that were made at the Hawthorn Center Reservoir. |
These are just some of the projects LCPW worked on this year. Learn more about specific projects by visiting our Capital Improvements Program web page.
Employee Spotlight
Emily Karry joined LCPW earlier this year and has made an immediate impact. She is our Capital Improvement Program Manager, helping ensure Public Works projects are funded, advance on schedule, and are completed with the highest quality and standards.
She was recently featured in an article through GovCIO Outlook. Check it out to learn more about our Capital Improvements Program.
Emily is already planning for 2021, which is sure to be another busy construction season, and we are happy to have her on our team!
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Contact Us
The Lake County Public Works Building located at 650 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville is open to the public. Face coverings are required to enter the building, and social distancing protocols are in place which permit only a few customers in the building at a time. Customers are still strongly encouraged to contact us virtually with any questions or concerns at:
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