Storm Sewers

Our crew continually monitor the condition of vital storm sewers within the Township.  They are an experienced staff that uses the latest technology in order to keep infrastructure up and running.

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2010-05-13-Weather-Rainfall

On Thursday, May 13, we received approximately 1.7  inches of rainfall within 12 and half hours.  During this time several areas received localized flooding.  Our crew was dispatched immediately to alleviate any local ponding and to ensure the public safety of the roads.  One particular subdivision, Plum Grove Estates, located in the southeast corner of the Township […]

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Salt Creek

We all need to do our part to improve the water quality of our creeks and streams.  The Salt Creek Tributary starts mostly in Palatine Township and covers approximately 150 square miles. This watershed eventually makes it’s way into the DesPlaines River, then into the Illinois River which ends in the Mississippi River.  If you want to […]

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2010 Yard Waste Pick Up

Beginning April 12th, 2010, we will resume our yard waste program by picking up the kraft paper lawn and leaf bags.  This service will continue through November 24th, 2010. In early April (weather permitting) we will deliver to every home 56 yard waste stickers.   These stickers are to be used on yard waste bags that […]

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2010 Paving

Roadway paving projects for 2010 include: All roads within Lake Park Estates, including Echo Lane and Hill Road.  Fielding Place Subdivision is also scheduled to be repaved along with Frances Lane to the south.  We have anticipated this work to be around $600,000 and have explored additional cost cutting measures such as intergovernmental contracts.  This would increase […]

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