2008 Projects
- Lion's Park Lift Station Replacement Project
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River City Construction began work in October 2007 on the replacement of the Lion’s Park wastewater lift station. They will complete construction late summer 2008.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water Resources, agree that the new pump station can be constructed in the floodway provided that the project results in no additional fill in the floodway. Therefore, the new station will need to incorporate a very compact design. After the new station is up and running, the old station will be demolished and the mound on which it is located will be removed.
Citizens may contact Mike Zima, District Manager at 815 758-3513 with questions or concerns about the Lift Station Replacement Project.
- 2008 Interceptor Inspection & Cleaning Project
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This project includes sanitary sewer televising and cleaning of approximately 71,000 lineal feet of interceptor sewer ranging from 15 to 36 in. diameter pipe.
National Power Rodding won the competitve bidding and will begin work in May 2008. Work will continue through the spring and summer.
Contact District's consulting Engineers, Trotter & Associates (630 220-9839) for more information.
Projects Ongoing
Sewer System Evaluation & Survey
DeKalb Sanitary District crews carry out cross-flooding, televising of sewers and manhole inspections. Information obtained in these tests is used to determine what rehabilitation work needs to be done in upcoming Spot Repair and Sewer Lining projects.
DeKalb Sanitary District personnel drive red trucks bearing the District's name. Uniforms are not mandatory. You may see our collections personnel wearing orange and yellow reflective vests and jackets, or orange T-shirts bearing the District's name. Each employee carries a District identification badge.
Flow Monitoring
Flow Monitoring studies are conducted by DeKalb Sanitary District collections system personnel. They place monitoring equipment in selected manholes to record the amount of wastewater moving past that point, its speed and how both of these measurements change during rainfall events.
Miscellaneous and Emergency Sewer Repairs
Repair or replacement of sewer main or manholes may be conducted on an "as-needed" emergency basis. District crews or contractors will carry out these repairs.
Contact us with Questions about Our Street Projects
Call the Sanitary District at 815 758-3513 if you have any questions about our people or our work.
City of DeKalb Projects
City of DeKalb Street and Water Department crews and their contractors may be working on projects or repair jobs at any time. Much of their equipment is orange. If you have questions about their work in the streets, call
- City of DeKalb Street Department at 748-2040
- City of DeKalb Water Department at 748-2050
- City of DeKalb Engineering Services at 748-2030