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For questions concerning water service:
Public Works Department:
(708) 891-8160
1701 Dolton Road
Calumet City, IL 60409
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fax: (708) 868-4819
For questions concerning water service:
Water Billing: (708) 891-8121
204 Pulaski Road
Calumet City, IL 60409
Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., 9:00 am - 5:00
pm
Wed., 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
are issued quarterly with
the following rate structures:
Water: $2.94 per 1,000
gallons of water consumption
Sewer: $0.62 per 1,000
gallons of water consumption
Refuse: $42.49 per 1-Unit
$21.25 Senior Citizen (65 years of age) per 1-Unit
Payments can be made at the City Clerkıs office,
by mail, or in the Night Deposit (Wentworth
Entrance). On-Line payments can
be made
here.
This is intended to provide you with important information
about your drinking water and the efforts made by
the CALUMET CITY water system to provide safe drinking
water.
We, here in Calumet City, draw 100% of our drinking
water from Lake Michigan (supplied by Hammond 90%
and Chicago 10%). Each year, on a monthly basis,
our water is tested by State approved laboratories
for a wide range of possible contaminants.
This year, as in the years past, our Cityıs water
has met all USEPA and State drinking water health
standards. Our system vigilantly safeguards its
water supply.
We are pleased to inform the residents of Calumet
City that we have not had any violations or contaminations
for the calendar year 2008, nor have we had any
violations in more than a decade.
If your water service has been disconnected due
to non-payment of a water bill, full payment of
the delinquent amount will be due along with a $25
Reconnection Fee.
If your water service has been disconnected due
to an NSF (Non-Sufficient Funds) check, full payment
will be due in cash or money order, along with a
$15 Service Charge and $25 Reconnection Fee.
Water Service will not be restored after 3:00 p.m.
Before a property is sold, all outstanding water
bills must be paid or the City cannot issue a Real
Estate Transfer Tax Stamp. It is the responsibility
of the Seller, or the Sellerıs representative, to
order a Final Water Meter Reading at least 48 hours
before the purchase of the Real Estate Transfer
Stamp. To schedule a Final Reading call (708) 891-8121.
As a new owner or tenant you must fill out an application
for water service. This is mandatory so we can provide
you with quality service. There will be a security
deposit required is some instances.
Water main breaks occur throughout the year and
require the water to be shut off. After the repairs
are complete, the water may be slightly cloudy,
but it will clear after running for a short time.
Even a leak the size of a pinhole can waste 170
gallons of water a day. A trickle may add up to
250 gallons of water a day. Typically, inside your
house, the bathroom facilities constitute nearly
75% of the water used. A leaky toilet can waste
as much as 200 gallons a day.
The easiest way to detect a leak is to drop a little
food coloring into the tank and wait to see if it
shows up in the bowl. If it does, you probably have
a leak. A toilet usually leaks at the overflow pipe
or at the plunger-ball. Even if you donıt see the
color in the bowl you might still have to replace
the ball if you occasionally have to jiggle the
toilet handle.
The Fire Department tests hydrants from May through
the summer. The purpose of this is to insure the
residentsı safety and to keep insurance costs down.
Should your water appear discolored or should you
notice any sedimentation, let the water run slowly
until it clears.
It is both dangerous and illegal for residents to
flow hydrants. A sudden drop in pressure can fracture
a main or impede fire fighting efforts. If you see
an open running hydrant contact the Water Department
at (708) 891-8155 or (708) 891-8157 (after 4:00 pm).
The Water Department recommends running a small
trickle of water from a cold water tap somewhere
in your home during the cold nights in winter. If
you allow your water lines to freeze, it becomes
a very expensive endeavor to thaw them out. The
City of Calumet City does NOT have the ability
to thaw lines for homeowners.
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Calumet City's Annual
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