Frequently Asked Questions - Water / Wastewater

The Village is responsible for the water mains and the water line that runs to your house up to the curb
stand which is the underground water shut off in your yard most of the time.

The homeowner is responsible for their water line from the curb stand (water shut off underground) in
your yard to the inside of your home.

Water meters are Village property except in some commercial accounts.
Homeowners are responsible to keep their water meter free from any obstructions for the Village to
access them, and to protect the water meter from damage. Example: water meter freezing.

The Village is responsible for the sewer mains.
The homeowner is responsible for the sewer line from the sewer main to the inside of your home.
Even if your sewer line runs under a side walk or under the road way.