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Water & Sewer Division
Water Service Lake Michigan is a surface water supply that provides drinking water for Oak Park, Chicago and 120 other suburban communities. The Village purchases the water from the City of Chicago. Water samples are routinely tested every step of the way - from the source of the water, to Oak Park's three pumping stations, right into randomly selected individual homes. The water is checked for purity, compliance with state and federal drinking water standards and to correct potential problems. During the last full year for which testing was conducted, the water delivered to Oak Park homes and businesses met or exceeded all state and federal drinking water requirements. Click here to read the latest water quality report. The state of Illinois mandates summer watering restrictions for towns using Lake Michigan water, as part of the interstate compact for preserving the fresh water of the Great Lakes. Summer watering restrictions begin May 15 and run through Sept. 15. Outdoor water use is limited Mondays through Fridays to even-numbered street addresses on even-numbered days, and to odd-numbered addresses on odd-numbered days. Watering restrictions apply to any hose connected to the Village's water supply for sprinkling lawns and plants and washing vehicles. Newly planted grass seed, sod, trees and shrubs are exempt from the restrictions for their first 30 days of growth. Questions about water billing should be directed to the Finance Department.
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Contact Number: E-mail: Address: Related Information: Read the 2010 Water Quality Report in PDF format.
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