Water Conservation

Our Public Works and Water Utility Billing teams have been working hard to increase accuracy further and reduce water waste. Water waste or water loss is often due to aging infrastructure or pipes, system leaks, or household plumbing issues. We have aggressively worked towards intelligent meter installation and are currently 40% complete with total replacement within the Village. Beginning in 2022, the Village moved to a monthly water billing cycle. Smart meters and monthly water billing will allow the Village to track consumption better and give homeowners greater insight into their water use. In addition, the water billing process is often how residents become aware of household water leaks or aging pipe issues.

QUESTIONS?
BILLING | Finance Department | waterbilling@montgomeryil.org | 630-896-1357
WATER QUALITY | Public Works Department | 630-896-9241
SEWER & WASTEWATER TREATMENT | Fox Metro | 630-301-6881


Watering Restrictions Apply All Year

Watering restrictions apply all year for lawn and landscape watering and filling of swimming pools. The designated times are 6A to 9A and 6P to 9P on alternate days. Properties with an even-numbered address may water on even-numbered calendar dates, and odd-numbered addresses may water on odd-numbered dates. The restrictions do not apply to hand-held watering devices, swimming pools holding 50 gallons or less, or vehicle and equipment washing. Please note that watering new sod and landscaping is prohibited during July and August.

Additional Resident Resources

Water Loss Mitigation - Resident Information
Alternative Water Source - Plan of Action 2030

Wat Ambassador Award Gold Level Montgomery 2023


The Village of Montgomery is a proud GOLD-LEVEL 
WATER AMBASSADOR COMMUNITY. 


Learn more about our water conservation achievements and efforts. 

What is WaterLink?

The WaterLink project is a 30-mile water pipeline extension to provide Lake Michigan drinking water to the suburban communities of Montgomery, Oswego, and Yorkville. These communities are currently served with water from the Ironton-Galesville aquifer, which will not be able to adequately provide water for the growing population.

The WaterLink communities began studying long-term source water solutions nearly ten years ago. In 2021, Lake Michigan water from the DuPage Water Commission was identified as the best water source for these communities.

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WaterSense

Water Sense EPA logo

The EPA provides various water conservation resources, including tips, education for all ages, and protection of our greatest resource. Learn more at their website, epa.gov/watersense. 

Be Water Wise Water Conservation

Even Small Leaks = Big Water Loss

The chart below demonstrates the significant impact even the most minor leak may have on water loss. 

CHECK YOUR BILL - early detection is the only way to save water and save you from a costly water bill. For more information, visit the water leak information on the US Environmental Protection Agency website to ready information on water waste and how to locate and correct leaks.
Leak size loss table