The Village of Streamwood is dedicated to maintaining its infrastructure. The Village follows a proactive approach, dedicating over $2 million annually on improvements to our streets, facilities and utility systems.

If you have any concerns regarding street or right-of-way maintenance, such as pot holes, street flooding, street signage or streetlight outages, please report the problem to the Public Works Department at (630) 736-3850, or through 3-1-1 online.

Streets

The Village has a complete schedule for reconstructing and resurfacing streets to keep our road network safe and efficient. Public Works strives to reconstruct, resurface, and repair at least six (6) miles of streets throughout the Village each year. Check out our Construction Update page to see the complete list of streets scheduled to be repaired during the year!

ADA Transition Plans

The Village of Streamwood is dedicated to ensuring and protecting the rights of all persons in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate in the provision of its services, programs, and activities. The Village’s public buildings and rights of way are considered a Village service. Improved building and right-of-way accessibility provides benefits not only for persons with disabilities, but for the community as a whole. The Village conducted a review of its facilities and developed Transition Plans to ensure that accessibility is maintained. The Planning and Zoning Board reviewed this plan, and accepted the Plan as presented.

• ADA Transition Plan

Complete Streets Policy

The Village of Streamwood is committed to developing a comprehensive, integrated and connected transportation network where every roadway user can travel safely and comfortably, and where sustainable transportation options are available to everyone by planning, designing, operating and maintaining a network of Complete Streets.

• Complete Streets Policy

Sanitary Sewer Backups

If you experience any type of sewer backup in your home, please call the Department at (630) 736-3850, before calling a plumber. The Village can televise your sewer line at no cost, if you have an outside sewer cleanout, to check the condition of your line (NOTE: the outside cleanout needs to be accessible in order to televise the sewer line). Please call the Department for more information.

If it becomes necessary to replace your sewer service, a permit is required. Permits are issued by the Community Development Department or a Building Permit Application is available online.

Sanitary Sewer Care

Never pour oil or grease down a drain. Oil and grease harden in the system. This results in blockages, which can cause sewer backups. Also do not flush any kind of wipes, feminine hygiene products, or any type of moist towelettes. These create problems for the proper maintenance of the sewer system overall.

Scheduled Hydrant Flushing

Hydrant flushing is conducted annually and is posted as scheduled in the neighborhoods.

Hydrant flushing is performed to ensure adequate water pressure for fire emergencies, as well as making sure water quality and clarity are retained throughout our system. Flushing allows any sediments to be removed from the mains. During periods of hydrant flushing, Village water customers are cautioned that:

• A temporary drop in water pressure and discolored water may be experienced
• Clothes should not be laundered when crews are hydrant flushing to prevent the likelihood of stains
• Taps should be run to clear up any discoloration that may still exist; discoloration is harmless, but may persist for a few days after flushing

Public Works crews will post hydrant flushing signs in the service area where they are working to notify residents that flushing will occur that day. This annual program is a standard water utility practice that ensures safe, clean, and clear water throughout the year. Please contact the Public Works Department at (630) 736-3850 for more information.

Snow Removal Procedures

The Public Works Department is proud of its record for our quick and complete approach to snow removal. We appreciate the public's cooperation to ensure we can keep the streets clean and keep the traffic moving. Please remember that parking is prohibited on Village streets after two inches (2") of snowfall.

Primary streets (Woodland Heights Blvd., Park Blvd., Streamwood Blvd., etc.) are plowed first, followed by secondary streets. Cul-de-sacs are plowed last. Village plows are prohibited from plowing private streets, driveways or towing private vehicles. Additionally, the Village is not responsible for snow removal on Barrington Road, Schaumburg Road, Bartlett Road, Irving Park Road, Lake Street or Route 59. These roads are the responsibility of either the Cook County Highway Department ((847) 397-4145) or Illinois Department of Transportation ((800) 452-4368). Please contact these agencies with questions or concerns.

We recommend that you wait to shovel the end of your driveway until after the last pass of the snow plow. Do not shovel snow into the street after the street has been plowed. It can create sporadic ice sheets and other serious safety problems. This is a violation of Village ordinances and may result in the issuance of tickets.

If you have any complaints, including damages to mailboxes or parkways during snow removal, please contact Public Works at (630) 736-3850.

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