The South Lyons Township Sanitary District originated
in 1959 as the Countryside Sanitary District. After the City’s
incorporation in 1960, the name was changed to the South Lyons Township
Sanitary District to avoid public confusion between the sanitary
district and the City. The district was formed as a result of a 1959
special election. The district is directed by three elected trustees and
services Wards 1 and 3 in the City.
The sanitary sewer system in the City's Ward 2 is
managed and maintained by the City's Water Department. The system
consists of 6.35 miles of sanitary collection mains feeding a lift
station on Sunset Avenue, which transfers wastewater to the South Lyons
Township Sanitary System. The lift station is operated and
controlled by the Water Department via its SCADA control system which
provides real time reports of the current operating status as well as
alerts the Department of any operational problems.
The South Lyons Township Sanitary District can be
reached at (708) 354-7390, the LaGrange Highlands Sanitary District can
be reached at (708) 246-5657.