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Public Works

The Public Works Department is responsible for the cost-effective operation, maintenance, and construction of the public infrastructure of West Chicago and to provide safe, effective, and reliable services to the City. Public Works also strives to quickly address and resolve citizen complaints and emergencies.

To report an after hours emergency, please contact the West Chicago Police Department, (630) 293-2222.

Specific divisions in the Public Works Department include:

  • Engineering
  • Streets
  • Water Treatment
  • Wastewater Treatment
  • Utilities
  • Fleet & Facilities

Public Works Staff

  • Mehul T. Patel, P.E., CFM -  Director of Public Works
  • Dave Shah, P.E. - Assistant Director of Public Works
  • Jake Whiteaker -  Street Superintendent
  • Rocky Horvath -  Utility Superintendent
  • Mike Noa -  Facilities Management & Vehicle Maintenance Superintendent
  • Eddie Ramos - Water Treatment Plant Superintendent

Contact Info:
(630) 293-2255
1400 W. Hawthorne Lane
West Chicago, IL 60185
Fax: (630) 293-3028
publicworks@westchicago.org

Mailing Address:
475 Main Street
West Chicago, IL 60185

Programs and Resources

  • 2022 Water Quality Report (PDF)
  • 2021 Water Quality Report (PDF)
  • 2020 Water Quality Report (PDF)
  • IEPA Notice of Intent for New or Renewal of General Permit for Discharges from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems
  • Information on Prevention of Illegal Dumping in Illinois
  • West Chicago Phosphorus Discharge Optimization Plan

Bid Postings & Results

To learn more about current bid postings, view bid results, or to sign up for bid notifications, please visit the City's bidding portal powered by QuestCDN.

Capital Improvement Projects

The City of West Chicago’s Public Works Department oversees the development and execution of the City’s Capital Improvement Projects and Programs. This webpage is managed and updated by the Engineering Division and contains the details of current and upcoming projects.

For more information about the City's Capital Improvement Projects and Programs, please visit westchicago.org/capitalimprovements.

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)

The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program addresses water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge pollutants to waters of the United States.

Created in 1972 by the Clean Water Act, the NPDES permit program is authorized to state governments by EPA to perform many permitting, administrative, and enforcement aspects of the program.

In 1990 the NPDES program began to expand to include non-point source pollution (stormwater runoff) and incorporated municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) into the NPDES program.

In coordination with DuPage County, the City maintains a General Stormwater Permit (ILR40) with the Illinois EPA for discharges into Water of the State from our Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4). The MS4 permit requires the City to develop a stormwater management program using best management practices (BMPs) and measurable goals for six (6) minimum control measures:

  • Public education and outreach on storm water impacts
  • Public involvement and participation
  • Illicit discharge detection and elimination
  • Construction site storm water runoff control
  • Post construction storm water management in new development and redevelopment
  • Pollution prevention/good housekeeping for municipal operations

Visit the DuPage County website to view more information about the County-wide ILR40 permit.

NPDES Annual Reports

  • DuPage County Annual Report 2022-2023
  • DuPage County Annual Report 2021-2022
  • DuPage County Annual Report 2020-2021
  • DuPage County Annual Report 2019-2020
  • DuPage County Annual Report 2018-2019

Additional Resources

  • Illegal Dumping in Illinois
  • Safe Digging
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