 The Village of Villa Park is pleased to announce that the Village has made a commitment to promote water conservation by participating in the countywide water conservation and protection program, Preserving Every Drop, being launched by the DuPage Water Commission. The DuPage Water Commission, a regional wholesale water provider, developed the program as part of its ongoing commitment to providing reliable, quality, and cost-efficient Lake Michigan water service to customers in DuPage County. The programs overall goal is to achieve a 10% reduction in per person water use within ten years. This reduction equates to a water savings of approximately one gallon per person, per day, each year. The Village of Villa Park is joining other communities across DuPage County to commit to more efficient water use and protection of our precious water supply.
Four public education initiatives will be available to residents:
- Water pledge - A commitment by residents to implement specific water conservation efforts
- Toilet leak detection and repair kits - Tools to support the identification and repair of toilet leaks
- Rain gauge and landscape irrigation kits - Explanation and promotion of appropriate and efficient landscape irrigation practices
- Rain barrel programs - Demonstration projects to promote the purchase, proper installation and efficient use of rain barrels for rainwater harvesting
The average water usage in DuPage County is approximately 106 gallons per person, per day. While it may be difficult to imagine how all that water is used, a quick look often shows that much is wasted due to leaks or wasteful habits. From the kitchen, to the bathroom, to the laundry room, changing your habits can help to conserve a vital resource and save money on your water and sewer bills. Water saving tips are available as a part of brochures and other program materials available in the Program Files section at the bottom of this page, and can also be picked up at the offices of the Public Works Department, located at 11 West Home Avenue.
The Village is also taking actions to improve its own water use and management practices. As part of the conservation pledge, the Village is strengthening its commitment to more efficient water use and improvements in operations to reduce leaks and water loss.
This program is the first regional effort to establish consistent practices for increasing water conservation among Lake Michigan water users in Illinois. This effort is being driven by a commitment to stewardship and prudent long-term planning, rather than any near-term projection of water shortage. Progress toward the water conservation goal will be measured across all participating communities on an annual basis and results will be reported on an annual basis.
Residents can get involved by picking up conservation program information at the offices of the Village of Villa Park Public Works Department, located at 11 West Home Avenue, or by viewing and downloading water conservation program brochures and other program materials which are also available in the Program Files section at the bottom of this page.
If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact the Village of Villa Park Public Works Department at (630) 834 8505. |
Residents and other individuals who have questions or comments, or would like additional information can contact the Village of Villa Park Public Works Department and receive information by the following methods:
By Phone
(630) 834-8505 |
All telephone inquiries should be directed to the Village of Villa Park Public Works Department at (630) 834-8505. |
By E-Mail
publicworks@invillapark.com |
All e-mail inquiries should be directed to publicworks@invillapark.com. |
Online Contact Form
Contact Form Link |
Residents can use the online contact form to send requests, questions or comments to Village staff. Messages submitted through the online contact form are retrieved and routed daily, Monday through Friday. Please note that any messages submitted through this means must be forwarded to the appropriate Public Works personnel, and may require a longer response time. |
Information and updates related to the program will be posted below as necessary.
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The Village has initiated a program to purchase and resell fifty-five (55) gallon rain barrels. Rain barrels are available in black, slate, and terra-cotta. The cost of the rain barrels is $75.00 each, with accompanying stands available for an additional $20.00 each. Residents and other interested parties may purchase rain barrels and/or stands at the offices of the Village of Villa Park Public Works Department, located at 11 West Home Avenue, Villa Park. |
Additional information on water conservation and other related issues may be found on the following outside agencies' websites.
The DuPage Water Commission is responsible for providing reliable, quality, responsive, and cost-efficient Lake Michigan water service for existing and future customers in the communities of DuPage County.
"Preserving Every Drop" is the DuPage Water Commission's name for its Water Conservation and Protection Program (WCAPP). The purpose of the WCAPP is to provide all water users in DuPage County with a consistent message about water conservation, and to provide DuPage Water Commission customers with the tools needed to be good stewards of our finite water supply.
The Conservation Foundation is a not-for-profit land and watershed protection organization established in 1972, whose mission is to preserve open space and natural lands, protect rivers and watersheds, and promote stewardship of the environment.
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Copies of various water conservation program materials, including press releases, brochures, and any other information of importance, are available below in easy to view/print PDF format.
The Village of Villa Park's Water Conservation Press Release announces and affirms the Village's commitment to promote water conservation and to participate in and support the countywide water conservation and protection efforts which are a part of the Preserving Every Drop Program.
The Indoor Water Use brochure provides residents with information on water use and waste in the home, and offers suggestions for evaluating and reducing personal consumption.
The Toilet Leak Detection brochure provides a detailed look at the issue of toilet leaks-- one of the leading causes of household water leaks. It contains information on both toilet function and operation, and on techniques for diagnosing and remedying a leaking toilet.
The Outdoor Water Use brochure provides residents with information on water use and waste as it relates to exterior uses, including lawn maintenance, garden and landscaping upkeep, and vehicle washing; and offers suggestions for performing those activities in ways which consume less water and are otherwise more environmentally-friendly.
The Lawn Care Water Use brochure takes an even closer look at activities related to lawn and landscaping maintenance, and provides guidelines for the timing, frequency, amount of water, and other factors to consider when completing these tasks.
The Rain Barrel poster is intended to increase awareness of rain barrels, as well as to promote their use by residents as a means of harvesting rain water and reducing both water usage and costs associated with lawn and garden maintenance.
The Water Quiz brochure provides residents with the information needed to assess their daily water use, and also offers some helpful hints and suggestions for reducing water consumption.
The Water Conservation Pledge allows residents to make a commitment to conserve water as a part of their everyday activities. Residents can complete the pledge form and, if they so choose, return it to the Village as a confirmation of their commitment.
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