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June 24, 2022
Lake County Public Works
Summer Newsletter
Be Lead Informed!
Lead in drinking water has been an increasingly important topic throughout the nation over the past several years – and for good reason. Lead is toxic, and was used for many years in paints, plumbing, batteries, and other products found in and around homes. Lead can enter the water system through the corrosion of pipes, solder, fixtures, brass faucets and fittings. The amount of lead in water depends on many factors, but there is always a potential for danger with lead pipes since they are the primary source of lead poisoning.
How can I find out if there is lead in my drinking water?
Lake County Public Works (LCPW) recommends homeowners investigate around their homes to see if they have any lead service lines or fixtures. Since you can’t see, taste or smell lead in drinking water, it’s important to know whether there are harmful lead pipes connected to your drinking water supply. Follow this guide from the US EPA to help determine if you have lead pipes in your home or business.
 Should I be concerned about lead in my water?
2022 Water Quality Reports for each of LCPW’s 11 water systems are now available. These reports describe the sources, treatment, and chemical analysis of each water distribution system, which includes information about lead. If a household was used as a testing site, a copy of the result is mailed to the homeowner. To-date, LCPW has had no violations for lead exceedance in any community.
Learn More
View our list of lead FAQs. If you have any questions about lead that aren’t answered in the FAQs, contact us at publicworks@lakecountyil.gov or call 847-377-7500.
Summer Water Restrictions
From May 15 to Sept. 15 of each year, County ordinance prohibits the use of water for outside and landscaping purposes between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. In addition, outside water use is restricted to certain days of the week. Even numbered addresses can use outside water on even numbered days, and odd numbered addresses on odd days. Typically, as we move into the later parts of summer, we have much hotter and drier conditions, which may lead to additional water-use restrictions.
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Capital Improvements Program Spotlights
Construction season is in full swing! Our dedicated team of professionals work hard to ensure you have safe and reliable water and/or wastewater services available 24/7. Check out some of our current projects to see how we keep your services flowing smoothly.
Oak Terrace Water System
Construction began in late May to upgrade the existing water system for the Oak Terrace subdivision and West Oak Middle School in the unincorporated Mundelein and Long Grove area. New water main pipes will be replaced to create a more resilient system and a new well house will be constructed on the West Oak Middle School property. More info
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Sunset Drive Gravity Sewer
Construction began in early June to replace a sanitary sewer force main and gravity sewer with a new gravity sewer from Public Work's Excess Flow Facility in Round Lake on Sunset Drive. Periodic rolling road closures will take place along Sunset Drive between Long Lake Drive and Hawthorne Drive in order to facilitate construction of the sewer. More info
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Wellington Drive Force Main
Construction began in May to replace a wastewater force main that had signs of corrosion and a history of breaks on Wellington Drive in the Royal Melbourne subdivision in Long Grove. The new modern pipe is expected to last 50+ years. More info
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Baker Road Water Main
Construction began in May to replace 1,300 linear feet of water pipes that have reached the end of their useful life along Baker Road in the Village of Green Oaks. The main improvements are complete and restoration is underway. The Village of Green Oak's improvements to Baker Road are planned to start after the water main work is complete. More info
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Contact Us
The Lake County Public Works Building located at 650 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville is open to the public. Customers may also contact us virtually with any questions or concerns at:
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