Upcoming Water/Sewer Rate Increase

Effective January 1, 2025, with the bill due January 21st, an increase will take place to the water rate, sewer rate and infrastructure service charge.

These increases are crucial for the Village to continue providing high-quality water services, ensuring the upkeep of infrastructure, and meeting the demands of our growing community. The adjustments have been carefully considered, keeping in mind both the sustainability of our water resources and the financial implications for our residents.

New Rates Effective January 1, 2025:

• Water Rate: $10.67 per 1,000 gallons used
• Cook County Sewer Rate: $2.36 per 1,000 gallons used
• DuPage County Sewer Rate: $6.36 per 1,000 gallons used

Infrastructure Service Charge (Based on Meter Size) Effective January 1, 2025:

• ¾-inch meter and less: $23.30/month
• 1-inch meter: $41.48/month
• 1.5-inch meter: $93.22/month
• 2-inch meter: $165.70/month
• 3-inch meter: $372.87/month
• 4-inch meter: $662.78/month
• Discounted rate for ¾-inch meter and less: $7.87/month

Some residents may be eligible to receive the discounted rate of $7.87 for the Infrastructure Service Charge.

Who is Eligible for the Service Charge Discount?

• Residents age 65 or older; or
• Residents enrolled in the Illinois Benefit Access Program; or
• Residents who qualify as low income by a uniform criteria by the Township that services the residential unit can apply for a reduced service charge of $7.87 per one-month billing period.

Please visit the Village’s website at www.hpil.org/163/Water-Sewer-Rates for more information.

Christmas Tree Recycling

Christmas trees will be recycled throughout the Village on Saturday, January 4, 2025, and Friday, January 10, 2025. Christmas trees picked up after these dates will need a yard waste sticker. 

Please follow these guidelines:

• Trees must be placed in the parkway for pick-up.
• Do not put trees in plastic bags. 
• Remove the stand and all decorations, including lights, garland, tinsel, and metal (such as nails).
• Dispose of artificial or natural wreaths in the regular household garbage. 
• Do not place artificial trees at the curb for recycling.
• Groot Industries will collect Christmas trees with your regular garbage collection. This service will be provided to the homeowners’ associations regularly serviced by Groot.

 Questions? Call the Public Works Department at 630-823-5700 or Groot Industries at 866-782-5161.

Upcoming Meetings

No public meetings are scheduled for next week.