Public Works is comprised of three divisions that perform all the duties that help provide us with water, utilities and help maintain its overall physical infrastructure. It is comprised of three divisions: Water & Sewer, Streets and Fleet Maintenance. Each division performs critical functions for our Village and is described in more detail below.
Water & Sewer Division
The Village has four combined sewer overflow locations along the Des Plaines River. To view information related to any discharges along the River from the Village or neighboring upstream communities, visit the Combined Sewer and Overflow Event Information page available on the website of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD).
Streets Division
The Village Streets Division handles all public street, right-of-way and landscaping responsibilities including street repairs, our forestry program, brush removal, street sweeping, alley maintenance, snow removal and traffic and street sign replacement.
Fleet Maintenance Division
The Village owns and maintains many specialized and common vehicles for providing services to our community. The Fleet Maintenance Division provides and coordinates all vehicle maintenance, repair and mechanical enhancements for our entire fleet - including our Police and Fire vehicles.
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Village is Working with Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA)
The Village of Franklin Park has partnered with SLWA, an independent company that offers eligible homeowners Exterior Water Line Coverage and Exterior Sewer/Septic Line Coverage, which provide up to $12,000 per service call with multiple calls annually for covered water or well line repairs, and up to $8,500 per service call with multiple calls annually for covered sewer/septic line repairs.
This optional coverage starts at only $3.66 per month and can help protect you from the high cost of covered repairs. Get 10% off the first year of coverage when you choose both plans. To apply, use the postage paid envelope in the letter sent to residents or you call SLWA at 1-844-257-8795. Coverage begins 30 days after your form is processed. This program is managed by SLWA, and no public funds were used for the mailing of the solicitation letter. For the fastest processing, please visit www.slwofa.com. Link to SLWA guide.
Water Quality Report Available
The 2025 Village of Franklin Park Water Quality Report is available to download as a PDF in English, Spanish, and Polish. This report contains important information about the source and quality of your drinking water in 2025. If you would like a paper copy of the report mailed to your home, please contact the Village at (847) 671- 8252.
ENGLISH | POLISH | SPANISH
Village Currently Conducting Fire Hydrant Maintenance
The Village has started the next phase of priming and painting fire hydrants throughout town. Last year hydrants were painted on the main thoroughfares as part of a four-year effort to repaint all village hydrants. The Village has retained Giant Painters to remove dirt and old paint, prime, and apply fresh paint to 250 hydrants in Franklin Park neighborhoods. This work can include sandblasting which does not pose a risk to residents.
In addition ME Simpson, the ISO rated and certified company is currently conducting routine maintenance on fire hydrants to ensure they are in good operating condition when needed. This work includes hydrant flushing to remove sediments in the water pipes and to prevent flow restriction. Work is centering primarily in and around the area of Franklin Ave. to Grand Ave. to Mannheim Rd. to Maple St.
If you have questions, please call the Water Department at (847) 671-8217.
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Take steps to avoid frozen pipes:
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High Water Bills Could Mean You Have a Leak
To avoid unusually high-water bills, check to make sure that your faucets and toilets are not leaking or running and that they are in good operating condition. If you suspect there is a leak somewhere in your home and you need help locating it, schedule an appointment with the Village’s Water Department, by emailing ekubkowski@vofp.com with your name, address, and phone number. Also, check the top of your water bill for the type of reading you received. If your bill states ESTIMATED, please call (847) 671-8252 to schedule an appointment to obtain an accurate reading.
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Watch for Scams
If you receive something in the mail requesting the need to
have a worker conduct an inspection in your home, please
review the information carefully to verify if it is really from
the Village. If you are unsure, please contact the Village at
(847) 678-2444.
As a reminder, residents should always ask for identification
from anyone requesting access to their home. If you are
approached by an individual claiming to be a Village of
Franklin Park employee or a worker from a local utility,
make sure they have proper identification. You can also
check to see that they are driving a clearly marked Village
of Franklin Park or utility company vehicle. If something
seems suspicious or it just doesn’t “feel” right to you, please
call the Franklin Park Police Department at 847-678-2444.
WaterSmart Program
Franklin Park residents can sign-up to have access to a program designed to help you reduce your water usage and save money on your monthly water bills. WaterSmart is an online program that allows users to review and understand their water use. Setting up an account is fast, easy and free from a computer, tablet or smartphone.
Users can analyze current water use and also review usage history from monthly figures even down to an hourly use. The program also allows you to set up alerts via text or email to help you detect leaks or other unintended water use. In addition, you can compare your water use with other similar users in your area.
To enroll, please call (847) 671-8252.
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9500 Belmont Avenue, Franklin Park, IL 60131, tel: (847) 671-4800
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