Public Works Department

I would like to take this time to welcome you to the Village of Round Lake's Website, Public Works Department. Our goal is to "Enhance the quality of life for our residential and business community by providing and maintaining quality infrastructure". One way to achieve that goal is to provide effective communication with our customers, the public.

The Public Works section of the Village's website was created to inform, educate, and assist our customers about infrastructure matters that concern the people we serve.

Thank you.

Davis R. Clark, Director of Public Works

Public Works Department News

ROUND LAKE WATER DOES NOT CONTAIN PHARMACEUTICAL DRUGS

Round Lake's water has been tested and does not contain pharmaceutical drugs. Please read the attached informational document from the Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency. 

Click here for the 2008 Water Quality Report.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will the Household Electronics Collection be held?

Household Electronics Collection will be held at the Public Works Facility (751 W. Townline Road) on the following dates from 8am to 5pm.

• January 8th, 2008
• March 11th, 2008
• May 13th, 2008
• July 8th, 2008
• September 9th, 2008
• November 11th, 2008

What items are accepted at the Household Electronics Collection?

Personal Computers, Monitors, Computer Drives, Keyboards, Modems, Mainframes, Scanners, Printers, PDA Organizers, Cellular Phones, Televisions, Stereos, MP3 Players, CD Players, DVD Players, VCR's, Cameras, Video Games, Fax Machines, Shredders, and Small Household Appliances.

What items are not accepted at the Household Electronics Collection?

Broken Glass, Air Conditioners, Dehumidifiers, Large Household Appliances, Batteries, Electric Fixtures, Fluorescent Lamps, Compact Disks, Software Disks, Tapes, Liquid or Chemical Waste, and Packaging Materials

Do you have someone who speaks Spanish?

Yes, Laura works part time in our office. She is usually there M, W, F, from 8 to 3 pm

There is a street light in my neighborhood that isn't working, who do I contact?

You can call the Public Works Department at 847-546-0962 and report it, use the link on the Village website to report it or, email the Public Works Director, Davis Clark at dclark@eroundlake.com.

I put my garbage out today and when I came home the cans were gone. Who do I contact?

Contact Waste Management at 1-800-796-9696.

There are bees in my trees, can you come and remove them?

If it is a parkway tree, someone from Public Works will remove the nest or make arrangements to have it removed. If the tree is not on Village property, the property owner must make the arrangements.

There is a dead animal in the road, who do I contact?

You can call the Public Works Department. during working hours (M - F 7 am - 3:30 pm) at 847-546-0962, or the Police non-emergency number at 847-270-9111.

My water meter is leaking or making noise, who do I contact?

You can call the Public Works Department. and they will send someone out.

My street wasn't plowed or salted, who do I contact?

Most streets in the Village are plowed and salted by the Public Works Department. however; there are some that are maintained by the State, County, Township or Homeowners Association. You can call the Public Works Department. and they will direct you to the appropriate agency.

There is a strong sewer smell in my house, can I have it checked?

Yes, by calling the Public Works Department. We will send someone out to make sure the Village sewer system is working properly on your street. If the problem appears to be in the house, you will have to contact a plumber.

I have a dead tree in my yard; can Public Works come and remove it?

If the tree is in the parkway then Public Works will remove it, if it is on homeowner's property, then it is the property owner's responsibility to have it removed. A permit, which is available at Village Hall is required to remove any trees, either on public or private property

My grass was ripped up during the winter by a snowplow, who is going to fix it?

All damage done by the Public Works Department will be fixed by them in the spring. Please call the Public Works Department and have your name and address added to the list.

There is water coming up in the street, what is it from?

This could be a number of things ranging from a backed up sewer to a water main break. These should be reported to the Public Works Department if it is noticed during regular working hours or reported to the Police non-emergency number at 847-270-9111 if it is after hours.

I see my neighbor tampering with the water valve or fire hydrants, is that legal?

No, it is not legal and such tampering should be reported immediately to the Police non-emergency number at 847-270-9111 or to the Public Works Department. at 847-546-0962.

I need to pay my water bill, where do I go?

The water bills can be mailed in using the envelope included in your water bill or if you need to pay in person you will need to go to the Round Lake Village Hall, 442 N. Cedar Lake Rd. If paying after hours, there is a drop box in the parking lot at the Police/Public Works Facility located at 751 W Townline Rd.