DuPage Water Commission

July is Smart Irrigation Month! Consider letting your grass grow this summer. Longer grass can help your lawn be more resilient to drought. The longer the blade, the more surface area there is for photosynthesis which provides the energy needed for grass to grow stronger roots. #ilwaterambassador

DWC would like to thank SCARCE and all the interns who joined us yesterday afternoon for a presentation and tour of our facility. We hope you enjoyed getting a closer look at how DWC operates and maintains the infrastructure that provides safe and reliable drinking water to the residents of DuPage County.

Happy National Swimming Pool Day! It’s important we all stay informed about water conservation so that water and swimming pools remain accessible for years to come! See the link below for tips on how to conserve water and save on your water bill during the summer: https://lnkd.in/gaEX6Q-t

Native plants require little water beyond normal rainfall, making them a great addition to any yard or garden. Consider adding them around your property the next time you are coming up with a landscape plan so you can reduce your water usage during the summer months and save on your bill!

The weather’s looking good for outdoor DIY projects. If you’re planting, building, adding, or fixing anything outside…use caution when digging because underground utility lines may be buried on your property. Striking one can cause serious damage or knock out a critical service. Protect yourself and your family by contacting JULIE before you dig to have utility companies come out to locate and mark underground utility lines on your property for FREE. Submit a locate request online anytime. #DigSafeIllinois #ProtectYourselfAndYourFamily #JULIEBeforeYouDig #Call811 https://lnkd.in/g2wpRbE4

The “Wonder About Your Water? exhibit is on the move and will be spending the month of June at the Elmhurst Public Library. Come stop by and learn more on how to conserve and protect our water! Thank you SCARCE for setting up the exhibit!

Please join us in congratulating Ken Niles, on his retirement from the Commission. Ken’s first day was on August 5th, 1991, almost 33 years ago, and has played a vital role in the sustained success of the Commission ever since. Once a Pipeline Technician working in our meter shop and metering stations, Ken moved on to Locating and in 2017 became DWC’s Utility Coordinator.   Ken will be hitting the ground running once he retires, moving to Tuscaloosa to be near his son as he starts his first semester at the University of Alabama and to enjoy boating and spending his time out on the water.   DWC wishes you a happy and healthy retirement, Ken!

#DrinkingWaterWeek 2024 may be drawing to a close, but the DuPage Water Commission’s commitment to water stewardship continues. Through ongoing education and meaningful action towards water sustainability, we can help ensure that safe, reliable drinking water continues to be #ThereWhenYouNeedIt.   #ilwaterambassador

Providing safe, pure drinking water is our No. 1 goal here at the DuPage Water Commission. This #DrinkingWaterWeek, let's commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). This landmark legislation has ensured clean and safe water for many hundreds of millions. Join us in celebrating SDWA’s achievements and advocating for continued investment in protecting water, the world’s most vital resource. #ilwaterambassador