Utility Division
The Utility Division is responsible for operating and maintaining the Village’s water distribution system and sanitary sewer conveyance system. The water distribution system includes 184 miles of water main, four elevated storage tanks, one ground level reservoir, four pumping stations and two backup wells. The Utility Division staff is also responsible for maintaining over 2,600 fire hydrants, 2,400 valves and 9,800 water meters. The sanitary sewer system includes 143 miles of sanitary sewer main and eight sanitary sewer pump stations. Sanitary sewage treatment is provided by North Shore Water Reclamation District at its Gurnee treatment facility. The division also assists the Community Development Department and the Engineering Division in plan review of all underground utilities and final inspections of projects.
F.O.G. (Fats, Oils and Grease) Program
Apr 26, 2017, 13:41 PM
The Fats, Oils, and Grease (F.O.G.) program is designed to keep Gurnee’s sanitary sewer pipes clean and reduce the number of backups. This is accomplished through the use of grease interceptors. A grease interceptor is required on any carwash facility and any facility which processes, sells or serves food.
The Utility Division currently maintains a database of all grease interceptors within the Village. This database contains the business information, maintenance and/or repairs made to the interceptors. The Utility Division performs visual inspections of the interceptors throughout the year to ensure they are operating and functioning properly. There are well over 100 grease interceptors within the Village inventoried in the F.O.G. program.
The Utility Division currently maintains a database of all grease interceptors within the Village. This database contains the business information, maintenance and/or repairs made to the interceptors. The Utility Division performs visual inspections of the interceptors throughout the year to ensure they are operating and functioning properly. There are well over 100 grease interceptors within the Village inventoried in the F.O.G. program.