Sanitary Sewer

The Village of Schiller Park Public Works Department is responsible for providing effective, efficient, and reliable waste-water collection services to all Village properties. This activity insures the health of all Village residents and the continued vitality of the industrial and commercial parts of the community. 

The Village is responsible for maintaining the municipal sanitary sewer system that the homes and businesses convey their sanitary waste to.  Per the Village Code Section 52.34 (E), “The Proper maintenance and operation of a building service sewer, house connection or sanitary sewer line to the point of connection to the municipal sanitary sewer system shall be the responsibility of the owner of the premises served by the sanitary sewer pipes.”

Sewer Back-Ups

In the case you are experiencing a sanitary sewer back-up; please call the Public Works Department at 847-671-8550 during normal business hours Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM. For afterhours emergencies, please call Police non-emergency number at 847-678-4794. Public Works staff will then check the Village-maintained sanitary sewer lines to check for any major back-ups. If there are not any issues with the Village-maintained sewers, staff will advise the property owner to contact a plumber to assist in repairing their service line.

Causes
Common causes for sewer backups are blockages caused by misuse (e.g.: paper products, grease or objects flushed.) Another problem is tree root intrusion into the lateral through a joint or failed pipe. If the offending tree is on Village property, typically between the sidewalk and street, the Village does maintain a cost sharing program to assist with repairs to this section of your sanitary lateral.

If you experience a backup in a sink or tub and the other facilities in the home drain properly, chances are that the one drain is blocked, and the main sewer lateral is fine.

There are other ways to prevent sanitary backups in the event of storm events. These can be achieved by installing sanitary check valves or overhead sewer systems. Please contact Public Works for assistance with understanding these different options.